Driving Instructors in Middleton

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Instructors
5
Avg Price
£35/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Burton on Trent (6.2 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
38.5%
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There are 5 driving instructors in Middleton. The average price is £35 per hour. The average rating is 4.5 stars from 2 reviews.

5
Instructors
£35/hr
Avg Price
4.5 / 5
2 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Middleton driving instructor directory. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, we can help you find the right instructor.

Our Middleton instructors offer a range of services including manual and automatic lessons, intensive courses, and flexible scheduling to fit around your commitments. Compare prices, read genuine student reviews, and find an instructor who matches your needs and budget.
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Best Driving Instructors in Middleton

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Ameer
6.1 mi

Ameer

Burton-upon-Trent
4.5
2 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Ameer is a DVSA-approved driving instructor with A&A Driving School, which has been giving lessons in Burton-upon-Trent since 1989. The school has ov…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£35 /hour
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Steve
6.1 mi

Steve

Burton on Trent
Manual & Auto 60 min Weekends

Steve is a much loved driving instructor at OMG! I'm Driving. He is calm, patient and really good at explaining things in a way that makes sense to y…

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Paul Spooner
6.1 mi

Paul Spooner

Burton on Trent
Manual 60 min

Paul Spooner is a dedicated and experienced driving instructor who brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for teaching to every lesson. As the ow…

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Kevin
7.3 mi

Kevin

Coalville
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Kevin is a friendly driving instructor based in Coalville. He offers patient, supportive lessons that suit how you like to learn. He knows learning t…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Carly
7.3 mi

Carly

Coalville
Manual 120 min
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCI

Carly is an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) who qualified in 2022 after training with Mark Jordan Driving. She started out part-time as a franchise…

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Learning to Drive in Middleton

Learning to drive in Middleton means quick access to nearby test centres in Burton on Trent, Derby and Loughborough. You get a mix of quiet residential lanes for first lessons and busier A-road approaches as you progress. Lessons here commonly include town-centre traffic and A-road work towards Burton, so you get varied practice. Local instructors know the nearby test routes and junctions.

Nearest Test Centre: Burton on Trent

Burton on Trent test centre is about 6.2 miles from Middleton and is the nearest practical option for most learners. Expect typical town-centre and A-road test routes and a busy booking schedule; the centre ran 3,867 tests in the last year. The pass rate at Burton on Trent is 38.5%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. If you need alternative dates you can also consider Derby or Loughborough.

38.5%
Overall Pass Rate
41.1%
Male Pass Rate
35.8%
Female Pass Rate
6.2 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Burton on Trent records a 38.5% pass rate, below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Burton pass at 41.1% while female candidates pass at 35.8%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Derby (Alvaston) has a 45.5% pass rate and Loughborough sits at 43%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. That gap suggests extra practice on local town routes and A-road junctions will help.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on quiet residential streets around Middleton and gradually move onto the busier approaches into Burton to build confidence. Practise joining and leaving the main road into town and tackling roundabouts that feed onto A-roads. Do repeated mock tests with your instructor on the route into Burton to get used to local junction patterns and traffic flow. Work on parking in town-centre bays and mirror-signal-manoeuvre routines before the test. If you head towards Derby or Loughborough, ask for dual carriageway and lane discipline practice.

Choosing an Instructor in Middleton

Middleton has four instructors listed, so availability can be limited and good ones get booked. Expect to pay around £35 per hour on average, and compare instructors for lesson style, vehicle and mock-test options. Pick someone who knows the Burton test routes and offers regular progress checks and mock tests.

Lesson Costs in Middleton

Typical lesson cost in the area is about £35 per hour on average. Prices vary with instructor experience, vehicle type, lesson length and whether you buy block bookings.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence and book the theory test as your first steps. Start regular lessons with a local instructor and build to mock tests on the Burton routes. When you and your instructor agree you're ready, book the practical test at Burton on Trent or at Derby or Loughborough if you need an earlier date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

Burton on Trent test centre is about 6.2 miles from Middleton, making it a short drive for most learners.
The pass rate at Burton on Trent is 38.5%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Burton on Trent's pass rate is 38.5% versus the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
There are four instructors listed in Middleton, so choices are limited compared with larger towns.
Average lesson cost in the area is about £35 per hour.
Time to learn varies with your ability and lesson frequency, so there is no fixed period.
Yes, you can book at Derby (Alvaston) or Loughborough if those centres suit you better.
Local pass rates can reflect test-route difficulty, traffic levels and candidate mix.
Common issues include hesitation on roundabouts, missing observations when joining A-roads and poor positioning for right turns.
Driving lesson prices vary by location and instructor, typically ranging from £30 to £45 per hour.
Most learners need between 40 to 50 hours of professional tuition, plus around 20 hours of private practice.
If you pass in an automatic, you can only drive automatic cars.
You can book your practical driving test online through the DVSA website or by calling their booking line.
Look for a fully qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) with good reviews.
Most instructors prefer to use their own dual-controlled vehicles for safety reasons.

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