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Some instructors covering Raunds
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Emma
Emma Tindall is a friendly, professional driving instructor based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. She's a DSA approved, Grade A female instructo…
Dumitru
Dumitru Guinea is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running his own independent LDC driving school. He's been specially traine…
Karl
Karl is an Approved Driving Instructor with over 32 years of experience and well over 1,000 test passes. He runs Karl's Driving School in Northampton…
Tracy
If you learn with Tracy, expect a patient, no-pressure approach. She's a fully qualified female driving instructor based in Kettering, with 25 years …
Andy
Andy Waters is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Kettering. He's a DVSA approved ADI with over 10 years of experience, and he's k…
Paul
Paul Quinn is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor based in Kettering and Corby. He runs his own independent LDC driving school and has bee…
Learning to Drive in Raunds
Raunds is a small market town in the East Midlands with a local, village feel. There are only 2 local driving instructors, so lessons can feel personal but booking slots may fill fast. Lessons are priced around £36 on average locally. The nearest DVSA test centre is in Wellingborough, about 7.4 miles away.
Nearest Test Centre: Wellingborough
Wellingborough test centre sits roughly 7.4 miles from Raunds and runs about 186 tests a year. Its overall pass rate is 50%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, with male candidates passing at 60.3% and female candidates at 43.4%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Expect a mix of town and short A-road driving during tests, and some travel time to reach the centre from Raunds.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Wellingborough's 50% pass rate is a little above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Kettering reports 47.5% and Bedford 44.2%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, so Wellingborough tends to give Raunds learners a slightly better statistical chance. The male pass rate at Wellingborough is 60.3% and the female rate is 43.4%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, a noticeable gap that some instructors use to tailor lessons.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons in town to build confidence with parked cars and tight junctions before moving onto faster roads. Practice routes towards Wellingborough and Kettering so you get used to the approach and timing for the test drive. Take extra time on multi-lane junctions and roundabouts near the town centre, and practise turning into and out of narrow lanes. Try lessons at different times of day to experience quieter and busier traffic conditions.
Choosing an Instructor in Raunds
With just 2 instructors listed locally you should ask about current availability and cancellation policies before you commit. Expect to pay around £36 on average per lesson, and check if that rate includes travel to the test centre. Look for an instructor who offers trial lessons and has experience taking pupils to Wellingborough, given its proximity.
Lesson Costs in Raunds
Average lesson price in Raunds is £36. Price can change with instructor experience, lesson length, time of day and whether they include travel to the test centre.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional driving licence first, then book your theory test when you feel ready. Take regular lessons with one instructor where possible, and arrange some lessons specifically to practise the route to Wellingborough. Book your practical test once your instructor agrees you are ready and you have passed the theory test.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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