Our Tewkesbury 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 Tewkesbury
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Bob
Bob Harding-Williams is a fully qualified Driving Instructor based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. He has a great local reputation and is known for g…
Nicky
Nicky Phelps is a fully qualified female Government Approved Driving Instructor based in Cheltenham. She's been teaching for a while now and covers S…
Graham
Graham Davey is a fully qualified government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) who runs his own driving school in Gloucestershire. He focuses on safe…
Neil
Hi, I'm Neil Burton. I'm a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor based in Cheltenham and Gloucester, and I've been shortlisted for PDI of the Year 2025/26…
Stephen
Hi, I'm Stephen Corless. I've been running my driving school in Cheltenham since 1988, so that's over 40 years of helping people learn to drive. I'm …
Steve
Steve Harrison has been running Steve's Learners, an independent driving school based in Cheltenham, for a good while now. He's helped plenty of lear…
David
David Lerry is a friendly, patient driving instructor based in Cheltenham. He's fully qualified and has an excellent reputation for helping students …
Jeremy
Jeremy Kearns runs The Wells Driving School, and he's helped countless learners in the Malvern and Worcester area get their licence. He's a fully qua…
Sharon
Sharon Westrup is a fully qualified DVSA Approved Driving Instructor with over 15 years' experience in driver education. She holds the green badge an…
Cathy
Cathy Bolt is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Gloucester. She's a DVSA Grade A female instructor who offers one-to-one manual g…
Tej
Tej Shrestha is a friendly, patient driving instructor based in Gloucester. He's licensed by the DVSA and operates under the LDC driving school franc…
Andy
Andy Carroll is a friendly, patient driving instructor based in Gloucester. He's been teaching for many years and his students really rate him. He's …
Learning to Drive in Tewkesbury
Learning to drive in Tewkesbury mixes quiet town streets with nearby test routes in Cheltenham. You will find a small pool of local instructors, so lessons can feel personal. Lessons often cover town centre manoeuvres and some rural lanes on the outskirts. Travel to your nearest test centre takes about 20 minutes by car.
Nearest Test Centre: Cheltenham
Cheltenham test centre is the nearest, about 7.4 miles away. Expect a standard DVSA testing venue with around 6,010 tests a year, so it's reasonably busy, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. The centre has a higher pass rate than the national average at 51.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male pass rate there is 54.8% and female pass rate is 48.0%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Cheltenham's pass rate of 51.3% sits above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Cheltenham pass at 54.8% while female candidates pass at 48.0%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Gloucester is close by with a pass rate of 46.8%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, and Enfield (Brancroft Way) reports 32.5%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. These local differences can reflect different test routes and demand at each centre.
Local Driving Tips
Start your lessons in town to get used to narrow streets and parked cars. Practise junctions and right-of-way at busy junctions and roundabouts before moving onto faster A-roads. Spend time on parking and bay manoeuvres near the town centre as testers often check those skills. Book some lessons that take you to Cheltenham so you see typical test routes and timing. Try a few longer lessons when you feel ready to work on independent driving over 20 minutes.
Choosing an Instructor in Tewkesbury
Look for an instructor who knows Cheltenham test routes and has recent pupil testimonials. With eight local instructors, you can compare availability and first-lesson offers. Expect to pay around the local average of £41 per hour, but ask about block-booking discounts and exam-day pick-ups. Choose someone who shows clear progress plans and who you feel comfortable with.
Lesson Costs in Tewkesbury
Average lesson cost in Tewkesbury is about £41 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, lesson length, and whether they offer pick-ups in Cheltenham or intensive courses.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence before you book lessons. Start with a few professional lessons and practise between them. You must pass the theory test before the practical. When instructor and pupil agree you are ready, book a practical test at Cheltenham or another nearby centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
Guides for Tewkesbury
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Intensive Driving Lessons in Peterborough: When To Book
Intensive driving lessons in Peterborough work best when you match your course dates to real test centre availability and local traffic patterns. This guide explains how to choose between Peterborough and Kettering test centres, plan a 2 to 4 week intensive, and find instructors who actually have space for block bookings. Learn which local routes are used, how events and rush hours affect lessons, and how to use MyInstructorFinder tools to check availability, compare instructors and lock in a realistic timetable before your test date.
Manual Driving Lessons in Bournemouth: Prices & Tips
This guide explains what to expect from manual driving lessons in Bournemouth, from test centre choices and common local routes to real parking pressures in the BCP area. Learn how Bournemouth compares with Poole and Southampton Maybush for pass rates, plus how timing your start can affect your test date options. You will also discover how to find a manual instructor with the right availability, experience and teaching style, along with practical tips on traffic, parking and planning enough lessons for a confident first attempt.