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Ismail
Issy is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Warwick and Leamington Spa. He's been teaching for a while and his students really rate…
Tim
Tim Walsh is a friendly and patient driving instructor based in Warwick. He's got many years of professional driving experience and teaches everyone …
Zahir
Hi, I'm Zahir. I'm an approved driving instructor based in Coventry, and I've been teaching people to drive automatic cars here for a good few years …
Mohammad
Hi, I'm Mohammad Asil Safi, but most people just call me Safi. I run MA SAFI Driving School, and I've been a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor for a g…
Rebecca
Hi, I'm Rebecca King. I've been an Approved Driving Instructor since 2018, teaching people to drive around Stratford-upon-Avon and the surrounding ar…
Phill
Phill Godridge is a driving instructor who's been running his own independent driving school in Coventry for over 25 years, since 1997. He's personal…
Ruben
Over 15 years in the business, Ruben's seen his pass rate climb steadily month on month. Based in Coventry, he's a fully qualified, government-approv…
Dean
Dean runs DLB Driving School, offering lessons in Leamington Spa and the surrounding areas. He's a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor with e…
Darren
Darren Kerr is a driving instructor based in Coventry, with over twenty years of experience as a fully qualified ADI. He's got a Grade A rating from …
Renee
Hi, I'm Renee Wood. I'm a fully qualified female Approved Driving Instructor running my own independent LDC driving school in Coventry. I've been spe…
Scott
Scott Gibbins runs Big Cat Driving School in Stratford-upon-Avon, offering automatic driving lessons. He's a friendly, patient instructor who focuses…
Steve
Steve Harrodine runs ASH School of Motoring, a small independent driving school that's been going since 1988. He's based in Stratford-upon-Avon and t…
Learning to Drive in Leamington Spa
Learning to drive in Leamington Spa mixes quiet residential streets with busy town centre routes. Lessons often cover The Parade, Warwick Road and routes out to the A452. You'll find a balanced mix of slow shopping streets and faster ring roads for experience. Many learners appreciate short drives to nearby test centres for real test practice.
Nearest Test Centre: Warwick (Wedgenock House)
Warwick (Wedgenock House) is the nearest DVSA centre, about 3.1 miles from central Leamington Spa. Expect a mix of town and rural test routes, and roughly 8,771 tests are held there each year. The centre's pass rate is 50.1%, with male and female splits at 55% and 45.7% respectively, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Warwick's pass rate of 50.1% sits above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male candidates pass at 55% at Warwick, while female candidates pass at 45.7%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby centres like Rugby and Nuneaton record pass rates around 48.2% and 48.5% respectively, which is closer to the national figure.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter streets such as Lillington and Whitnash to build confidence before tackling The Parade. Practice roundabouts at the junctions of the A445 and A452, they come up on local test routes. Watch for parked cars and cyclists near the town centre, especially on Warwick Street and Regent Grove. Take at least two lessons that cover the route to Warwick test centre so you'll know junctions and likely turning points. Try a mix of morning and evening lessons to get used to different traffic flows.
Choosing an Instructor in Leamington Spa
There are only four local instructors registered in the area, so availability can be limited. Expect average lesson rates around £39 per hour, and ask if intensive or block-booking discounts are offered. Look for an instructor who knows the routes to Warwick test centre and practices on The Parade and nearby ring roads. Prioritise clear feedback and experience with local test routes.
Lesson Costs in Leamington Spa
Lessons average about £39 per hour in this area. Prices change with lesson length, instructor experience, peak times and whether you book intensive courses or single lessons.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online or by form, then book your theory test when you feel ready. Start lessons with a local instructor and build experience on town streets and the A445 or A452. When your instructor says you're ready, book the practical test, most learners use Warwick (Wedgenock House) as their nearest centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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