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Ismail
Issy is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Warwick and Leamington Spa. He's been teaching for a while and his students really rate…
Tim
Tim Walsh is a friendly and patient driving instructor based in Warwick. He's got many years of professional driving experience and teaches everyone …
Rebecca
Hi, I'm Rebecca King. I've been an Approved Driving Instructor since 2018, teaching people to drive around Stratford-upon-Avon and the surrounding ar…
Scott
Scott Gibbins runs Big Cat Driving School in Stratford-upon-Avon, offering automatic driving lessons. He's a friendly, patient instructor who focuses…
Steve
Steve Harrodine runs ASH School of Motoring, a small independent driving school that's been going since 1988. He's based in Stratford-upon-Avon and t…
Learning to Drive in Stratford-upon-Avon
Learning to drive in Stratford-upon-Avon mixes narrow, historic town streets with quicker A-road runs. Local lessons often cover Bridge Street, Henley Street and the riverside crossings near Clopton Bridge. With only two local instructors, you may need to book early or travel for extra hours. The town gives good practice for dealing with tourist traffic and tight junctions.
Nearest Test Centre: Warwick (Wedgenock House)
Warwick (Wedgenock House) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 8.5 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon and usually a 20 to 30 minute drive depending on traffic. The centre had a pass rate of 50.1% and ran 8,771 tests in the year reported, with male pass rate 55% and female pass rate 45.7% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). You should expect to travel there for your practical test and to book well in advance for peak times. Local instructors will often run mock tests on the A46 approaches and town roads to prepare you.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Warwick's pass rate of 50.1% sits above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). The male/female split at Warwick is 55% versus 45.7% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), showing a gap similar to some other areas. Nearby centres vary, with Enfield at 32.5% and Redditch at 41.1% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Given the small number of local instructors, your personal preparation and lesson frequency will strongly affect your chances.
Local Driving Tips
Start in the town centre to get used to narrow streets and parked cars around Henley Street and Bridge Street. Practice crossing Clopton Bridge and using the Alcester Road roundabout to build confidence on real local routes. Spend time on the A46 bypass and the junctions that link to the M40 to become comfortable with faster traffic. Watch for tourists and market-day congestion near Shakespeare-related attractions. Mix quiet B-roads with the busier A-roads so you can handle different test scenarios.
Choosing an Instructor in Stratford-upon-Avon
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Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence and book a few lessons to build basic control and confidence. Sit and pass your theory and hazard perception tests before arranging a practical at Warwick (Wedgenock House). Your instructor can help book a practical date and run mock tests on local routes such as Bridge Street and the A46 approaches. Keep regular practice to maintain progress between lessons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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