Our Pattingham 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.
Best Driving Instructors in Pattingham
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Jules
Jules is a Grade A driving instructor and the owner of Eco Driving School. She has years of experience helping learners reach their driving goals in …
Mark Evans
Mark Evans runs iPass Driving School and is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with over thirteen years' experience. He teaches acro…
Debbie
Debbie is a calm, patient driving instructor based in Brierley Hill. She gets to know what you want from your lessons and goes at a pace that suits y…
Shak
Shak is an experienced, fully qualified driving instructor at Auto Academy, a local driving school in the Black Country. He focuses on automatic driv…
Faz
Faz is a DVSA fully qualified driving instructor with Get Set Drive School of Motoring, a friendly family-run driving school based in Dudley. He keep…
Richard Bates
Richard Bates is an Approved Driving Instructor with a really kind, calm approach, specialising in helping learners with disabilities. He has over tw…
Raj
Raj is an experienced driving instructor at New Way Driving School, a long-standing family-owned school in Wolverhampton. He has helped loads of lear…
Marc Curzey
Marc Curzey is an experienced, highly qualified driving instructor at High Acres Driving Academy. He is a DVSA Qualified ADI Instructor and a member …
Lee Brookes
Lee Brookes is a friendly DVSA-approved driving instructor based in Dudley with more than eight years' experience as an ADI. Born and bred in the Bla…
Lee Antony
Lee Antony is a fully qualified driving instructor based in Tipton. He runs the Lee Antony Driving School, which has a lively Facebook page with 941 …
Learning to Drive in Pattingham
Pattingham sits on the edge of the West Midlands, a village with quiet streets and narrow country lanes. Lessons here mix slow village driving with short runs into Wolverhampton for busier roads. You will spend time on tight turns, parked cars and lanes that need careful clutch control. It suits learners who want steady, low-traffic practice before moving to urban routes.
Nearest Test Centre: Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton test centre is the nearest, about 7.1 miles away, so you will usually drive there for your practical. Its pass rate is 47.5%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, with 3,776 tests a year which keeps appointment slots fairly active. Male candidates pass at 53.9% and female candidates at 42%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Expect a mix of suburban streets and dual-carriageway driving on the test routes.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Wolverhampton's pass rate sits at 47.5% which is almost level with the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Dudley records 44.9% and Wednesbury records 32.8%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, so outcomes vary across centres. The male-female split at Wolverhampton shows higher male pass rates at 53.9% and female pass rates at 42%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Local learners who practice both village lanes and busier urban junctions tend to close the gap.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on the quieter village streets to build clutch control and slow-speed manoeuvres. Practice hill starts and reversing into tight drives because driveways here are often narrow. Book a few lessons that include a run into Wolverhampton to get used to roundabouts and traffic-light junctions. Watch for farm vehicles and cyclists on country lanes, and practise blind bends at slower speeds. Try two 1-hour sessions per week rather than one long session to keep skills fresh.
Choosing an Instructor in Pattingham
There are about 10 local instructors in and around Pattingham, so you can compare availability and teaching style. Expect average lesson prices around £37 an hour, and some instructors will offer block-booking discounts. Look for an instructor who knows both village lanes and the Wolverhampton test routes. Ask about pass rates and recent test routes when you call.
Lesson Costs in Pattingham
Local lessons average £37 per hour, which is in line with surrounding areas. Costs vary with instructor experience, vehicle type and whether you buy block packages or single lessons.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence before you book lessons or tests. Book theory tests once you have some lessons and practise hazard perception on quiet roads. When you and your instructor feel ready, book the practical test at Wolverhampton. Bring your provisional licence, theory pass certificate and a well-serviced car for the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026