Driving Instructors in Ossett

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Instructors
10
Avg Price
£32/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Wakefield (1.3 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
46.3%
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There are 10 driving instructors in Ossett. The average price is £32 per hour. The average rating is 4.7 stars from 81 reviews.

10
Instructors
£32/hr
Avg Price
4.7 / 5
81 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Ossett 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 Ossett 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 Ossett

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Asad
8.8 mi

Asad

Leeds
5.0
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Asad is a DSA-approved driving instructor and the lead tutor at Skyline Driving School, a multi-award-winning school based in Leeds. He keeps lessons…

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Chris
9.7 mi

Chris

Barnsley
5.0
6 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Chris is a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor and former DVSA driving examiner who set up Control Driving School in 2002. He has over 20 years of teach…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Antony Bedford
8.4 mi

Antony Bedford

Leeds
5.0
3 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Antony Bedford is the founder of AB Driving School and a Grade 6 Approved Driving Instructor (ADI). He set the school up in 2000 and has been teachin…

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Annie
8.4 mi

Annie

Leeds
5.0
3 reviews
Automatic 60 min Weekends

Annie has been teaching people to drive since 2000, when she set up Automatic Annie Driving School. She is a Grade A qualified female instructor and …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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J
8.4 mi

John

Leeds
4.7
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

John is a friendly, professional driving instructor at JM Driving School in Leeds. He has years of experience and has helped loads of learners pass t…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Martin McCormick
3.2 mi

Martin McCormick

Wakefield
3.7
9 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Martin McCormick is the owner and lead instructor at McCormicks School of Motoring. He has over 23 years of experience teaching learners in the Wakef…

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Hassan Daji
3.3 mi

Hassan Daji

Batley
Automatic 60 min

Hassan Daji is a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor and has been teaching people to drive since 2007. He teaches automatic only and has over 15 years o…

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Neil Wilkinson
4.7 mi

Neil Wilkinson

Mirfield
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Hyundai i20 GDi

Neil Wilkinson is a fully qualified driving instructor who enjoys helping people from all backgrounds learn to drive. He gives driving lessons in Mir…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£32 /hour
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Richard Burnhill
5.5 mi

Richard Burnhill

Gomersal
Manual & Auto 60 min

Richard Burnhill runs Gomersal Driving School and teaches learner drivers across Gomersal and nearby West Yorkshire towns. He knows the local test ro…

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Graham Ward
9.7 mi

Graham Ward

Barnsley
Manual & Auto 60 min
Peugeot 208

Graham Ward is an Approved Driving Instructor with Award Driving School and has an above-average success rate helping learners pass. He keeps lessons…

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Learning to Drive in Ossett

Learning to drive in Ossett mixes quiet residential streets with busy commuter routes into Wakefield and Leeds. Lessons often cover Wakefield Road and the A642, plus town-centre junctions and short A-road sections nearby. You will get practice on both slow-town manoeuvres and faster A-road driving. That variety helps prepare you for the practical test at Wakefield.

Nearest Test Centre: Wakefield

Wakefield is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 1.3 miles from Ossett. Expect test routes that use local A-roads and town junctions; the centre handled 655 tests in the data year. Wakefield has a pass rate of 46.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025), with male and female splits of 48.3% and 44.3% respectively (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Most learners travel there by car or short bus ride from Ossett.

46.3%
Overall Pass Rate
48.3%
Male Pass Rate
44.3%
Female Pass Rate
1.3 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Wakefield's pass rate of 46.3% sits just below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby Heckmondwike and Leeds (Colton Mill) report lower pass rates at 31.4% and 30.6% respectively (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). The male/female split at Wakefield shows males at 48.3% and females at 44.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Local pass rates can reflect differences in test routes and the mix of learners taking tests at each centre.

Local Driving Tips

Practice hill starts and clutch control around Wakefield Road and the A642 junctions. Town-centre streets can be narrow with parked cars, so work on observation and controlled turns near Station Road and Church Street. Spend time on mini-roundabouts and the busier junctions with the A638 to build confidence in lane choice. Include lessons on faster A-roads to practise lane discipline and safe overtaking in real traffic. Drive in wet and low-light conditions so you know how the car behaves on damp Yorkshire roads.

Choosing an Instructor in Ossett

Look for an instructor who knows Wakefield test routes and local roads like Wakefield Road and the A642. Ossett has around 10 instructors, so try a couple of trial lessons to compare teaching style and car type. Expect to pay about £32 per hour on average, though some instructors offer block-booking discounts. Ask potential instructors about their recent test experience with local learners.

Lesson Costs in Ossett

Hourly lesson rates in Ossett average around £32. Prices vary with instructor experience, time of day and whether you buy lesson packages or block bookings.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence and make sure you meet the eyesight requirement before you book a theory test. Take regular lessons and practise on local roads such as Wakefield Road and the A642 to build confidence. Pass your theory test, then book a practical test at Wakefield when you and your instructor agree you are ready. Keep a log of lessons and mock tests to monitor progress.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The nearest DVSA test centre is Wakefield, about 1.3 miles from Ossett.
Wakefield test centre has a pass rate of 46.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Wakefield's pass rate is 46.3%, slightly below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
There are about 10 driving instructors operating in Ossett.
Lessons in Ossett average around £32 per hour.
How long you take varies with your starting ability and how often you practise.
Yes, most Ossett learners use the Wakefield test centre, which is about 1.3 miles away.
Heckmondwike reports a pass rate of 31.4% and Leeds (Colton Mill) 30.6% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Work on hill starts and clutch control on Wakefield Road and around the A642 junctions.
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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