Driving Instructors in Swindon

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Instructors
8
Avg Price
£41/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Cheltenham (1.9 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
51.3%
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There are 8 driving instructors in Swindon. Prices range from £36.00 to £45.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.9 stars from 65 reviews.

8
Instructors
£41/hr
Avg Price
4.9 / 5
65 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
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Best Driving Instructors in Swindon

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Mike
1.9 mi

Mike

Cheltenham
5.0
4 reviews
Manual 60 min
Renault Clio

Mike is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and has been teaching since 2004. In that time he has helped hundreds of learners of all …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£36 /hour
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Bob Harding-Williams
1.9 mi

Bob Harding-Williams

Cheltenham
5.0
2 reviews
Automatic 60 min

Bob Harding-Williams is a fully qualified Driving Instructor based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. He has a great local reputation and is known for g…

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7.5 mi

Davian

Gloucester
5.0
1 review
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Davian runs DB Driving School in Gloucester and has helped loads of learners pass with great results. He has years of experience teaching around Glou…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Balaj
5.5 mi

Balaj

Gloucester
4.9
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Weekends
Toyota CHR

Balaj is a calm, friendly driving instructor with lots of happy learners and great reviews. His students often pass first time, and some have even pa…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive
£40 /hour
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Graham Davey
2.2 mi

Graham Davey

Bishops Cleeve
4.8
6 reviews
Manual & Auto 90 min Evenings + Weekends

Graham Davey is a fully qualified government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) who runs his own driving school in Gloucestershire. He focuses on safe…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£45 /hour
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Mark
2.2 mi

Mark

Bishops Cleeve
4.6
22 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings

Mark is the lead instructor at Learn Well Driving School, a friendly Gloucestershire driving school serving Cheltenham and the surrounding villages. …

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£42 /hour
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1.9 mi

Ros

Cheltenham
Manual 60 min

Ros is a Grade 'A' female driving instructor based in Cheltenham, with over 20 years of experience since qualifying in 2004. She loves her job and fo…

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Sharon Westrup
7.1 mi

Sharon Westrup

Gloucestershire
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Sharon Westrup is a fully qualified DVSA Approved Driving Instructor with over 15 years' experience in driver education. She holds the green badge an…

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Learning to Drive in Swindon

Learning to drive in Swindon means dealing with busy town roads and a famous local challenge, the Magic Roundabout. Lessons here mix residential streets, short dual carriageways like the A419, and motorway links near M4 junction 15. You get practical experience for both town and strategic roads. Local instructors know the common test routes and parking hotspots.

Nearest Test Centre: Cheltenham

The nearest DVSA test centre listed is Cheltenham, about 1.9 miles away from Swindon. Expect a busy centre, it handles around 6,010 tests a year, so booking can require flexibility. Cheltenham's pass rate is 51.3% on the latest figures, which can affect local wait times and availability. Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).

51.3%
Overall Pass Rate
54.8%
Male Pass Rate
48.0%
Female Pass Rate
1.9 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Cheltenham's pass rate is 51.3%, higher than the national average of 47.3%, according to DVSA figures. Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Male candidates at Cheltenham pass at 54.8% and female candidates at 48.0%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Nearby Gloucester sits at 46.8% and the Swindon centre at 47.2%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on quieter residential streets off Devizes Road before moving to busier corridors. Spend time on the Magic Roundabout near the town centre, it will appear on many local routes and can unsettle new drivers. Practice joining and leaving the A419 and use the approach to M4 junction 15 to get comfortable with slip-roads and merging traffic. Park and pull away drills near Swindon railway station help with clutch control on slight gradients. Time lessons outside peak rush hour on Wootton Bassett Road to work on lane discipline without heavy traffic.

Choosing an Instructor in Swindon

There are eight local instructors recorded in this area, so check availability and their local route knowledge. Expect average lesson prices around £41 an hour in Swindon. Ask how much experience they have with the Magic Roundabout and nearby test routes, and whether they offer block-booking discounts. Make sure their lessons include mock tests at the closest test centre.

Lesson Costs in Swindon

Average hourly lessons are about £41 in this area, which reflects local demand and instructor numbers. Prices vary with instructor experience, car type, and whether you book blocks of lessons or weekend sessions. Longer drives to your instructor or intensive courses can increase the cost.

Getting Started

First, apply for your provisional licence before you take any lessons or the theory test. Start practical lessons in low-traffic areas and book the theory test when you feel ready. When your instructor signs you off for test standard, book the practical at the nearest centre, Cheltenham, which is around 1.9 miles away. Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The nearest listed DVSA test centre is Cheltenham, about 1.9 miles from Swindon.
Cheltenham has a pass rate of 51.3%, which is above the national average.
Cheltenham's pass rate is 51.3% compared with the national average of 47.3%, so performance there is stronger on recent figures.
There are eight instructors recorded in this area.
Average lesson prices in Swindon are about £41 per hour.
Learning time varies by individual, but in Swindon you should expect to spend time on town streets, the A419 and motorway approaches to prepare for test routes.
Yes, Cheltenham reports a male pass rate of 54.8% and a female pass rate of 48.0%.
Cheltenham shows a higher pass rate at 51.3% versus Swindon's listed 47.2%, which might influence your choice.
Work on the Magic Roundabout near the town centre, Common Head roundabout, and joining the A419 towards the M4.
Cheltenham handles around 6,010 tests a year, indicating frequent test sessions and strong throughput.
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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