Our Stanmore 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.
Some instructors covering Stanmore
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Tim
Tim's been teaching people to drive around Winchester since 2007, and he's built a solid reputation for being patient, reliable and really good at wh…
Richard
Richard Chapman is a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) specialising in Category B car instruction. He is based in Chandler's Ford and offers dri…
Kev
Kev Tanner is a fully qualified, government-registered Approved Driving Instructor based in Winchester. He's been teaching for a while and covers Eas…
Julie
Julie Kesby is a driving instructor based in Romsey. She's known for being really kind, patient, and encouraging with her students. If you're a nervo…
Angie
Hi, I'm Angie. I'm a friendly female driving instructor with 26 years of experience, and I teach around Eastleigh and Chandlers Ford. I've got a very…
Jay
Jay is a fully qualified, government-registered Approved Driving Instructor based in Hampshire. He's been teaching for a while and has built up a gre…
Jon
Jon Reynolds is an independent driving instructor who's been teaching in Winchester since 2004. He's a Grade A Approved Driving Instructor, which mea…
Sammy
Hi, I'm Sammy. I'm a fully qualified female Government Approved Driving Instructor running my own independent LDC driving school in Winchester. I've …
Colin
Hi, I'm Colin Smith. I'm a fully qualified driving instructor based in Winchester, and I've been teaching people to drive here in Hampshire for a goo…
Ian
Hi, I'm Ian Wheeler. I run Ian's Driving Academy as a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor, and I've been specially trained in the …
Ian
Hi, I'm Ian Sage. I've been teaching people to drive around Winchester and Eastleigh for a good while now, and I really enjoy helping new drivers get…
Learning to Drive in Stanmore
Stanmore sits on the edge of Winchester, so learning here mixes quiet residential streets with short runs into the city. You get practice on narrow town lanes and faster approaches like Stockbridge Road and London Road. Only two local instructors are listed, so lessons can feel personal but booking early helps. Expect tests at Winchester, which is a short drive away.
Nearest Test Centre: Winchester
Winchester test centre is about 0.7 miles from Stanmore, a walk or very short drive to Bar End and the city centre routes. The centre had a 39.8% pass rate in 2024-2025 (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025) and ran 4,233 tests that year. Typical test routes use Bar End roundabout, Stockbridge Road and parts of the town centre, so practise those stretches. Book early and drive the local junctions before a test.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Winchester's pass rate was 39.8% in 2024-2025, lower than the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male candidates passed at 41.4% and female candidates at 38.2% at Winchester in the same period (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby Southampton centres show higher rates, 45.1% and 46.3% respectively, so some learners travel a little farther for a different test centre experience (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on residential roads around Stanmore to build control and observation skills. Move on to Stockbridge Road and London Road to practise junctions and multi-lane approaches, and spend time at Bar End roundabout for busy roundabout practice. Take a few runs towards M3 junction 9 so you're comfortable merging and lane changing on faster roads. Drive through the city centre to get used to narrow streets and parked cars near the cathedral.
Choosing an Instructor in Stanmore
With only two instructors in Stanmore, check availability and how long waiting lists are before you commit. Ask whether they teach manual and automatic, and if they regularly take pupils to Winchester test routes like Bar End and Stockbridge Road. Compare lesson structure, pass history for local routes and cancellation policies. Expect to book lessons in advance if you want evening or weekend slots.
Lesson Costs in Stanmore
Local lesson pricing varies with instructor experience, car type and time of day. Limited local supply can affect availability, so ask for a quote and whether block-book discounts are available before you start.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence and then book your theory test. Start lessons with a local instructor and practise the Winchester routes used in tests. When your instructor thinks you are ready, book a practical test at Winchester and bring your provisional licence and theory pass to the test centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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