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Some instructors covering Marshfield
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Matt
Matt Tantram has helped hundreds of learners pass their driving test over nearly 40 years of driving experience. Based in Saltford, he teaches across…
Roccus
Roccus Inayat is a Grade A DVSA-approved driving instructor who runs Alfa & Omega Driving School full-time in Bristol and Bath. He teaches manual les…
Rowan
Hi, I'm Rowan. I've been teaching people to drive around Bath for over 9 years now, and I run my own company, Rowans School of Motoring. I'm a patien…
Peter
Hi, I'm Peter Watt. I'm a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor based in Bath, and I've been teaching people to drive around the BA2…
Darryl
Darryl Gray has over 400 students passed in his career, having previously worked for major driving schools like BSM and Drive Dynamics before setting…
Paul
Paul Cole has been running Excel Driving Academy since 2014, achieving an 86% first-time pass rate in 2025 with 48 passes out of 56 tests. He's a Gra…
Steph
Steph Longden is a friendly, professional female Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with a great local reputation. She focuses on safety, confidence a…
Learning to Drive in Marshfield
Marshfield is a small South West village with a quiet, village feel and short drives into Bristol and Chippenham. Lessons here tend to use country lanes and village streets rather than long urban stretches. You will find fewer instructors locally, so planning lessons in advance helps. Expect a slower pace of traffic, with some narrow lanes and tight parking near the village centre.
Nearest Test Centre: Bristol (Kingswood)
Bristol (Kingswood) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 7 miles away from Marshfield. It runs around 2,551 tests a year, so you will get regular test dates. The pass rate there is 45.6%, which is slightly below the national average, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Book early if you prefer a specific day or time.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Bristol (Kingswood) has a pass rate of 45.6% compared with the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates pass at 48.0% and female candidates at 43.3% at that centre, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Chippenham and Trowbridge show higher pass rates at 51.8% and 53.6% respectively, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. That suggests some learners travel to those centres for tests if they prefer different routes or availability, though Bristol (Kingswood) remains closest.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on the quieter village streets to build confidence before moving onto busier A-road approaches towards Bristol and Chippenham. Watch for farm traffic and narrow pinch points on lanes, and be ready for sudden changes in visibility on hedged rural roads. Practice hill starts and clutch control near the village centre where parking is tight. Spend time rehearsing roundabouts and junctions you will meet en route to the Bristol (Kingswood) test centre.
Choosing an Instructor in Marshfield
There are just two local instructors listed, so availability can be limited and booking ahead helps. Look for an Approved Driving Instructor badge and ask if they have recent experience taking pupils to Bristol (Kingswood) or nearby centres. Check whether they use the same test routes or offer mock tests that reflect the Bristol (Kingswood) layout. Expect prices to vary by experience and whether lessons include travel to and from Marshfield.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence and start theory study straight away, using official DVSA materials. Take lessons with a local instructor and book your theory test when you are ready. When you pass theory, book a practical at Bristol (Kingswood) or a nearby centre; Bristol (Kingswood) is about 7 miles away. Keep practical bookings flexible in case you want to switch to Chippenham or Trowbridge for a different route.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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