Driving Instructors in Tewkesbury

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Instructors
8
Avg Price
£41/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Cheltenham (7.4 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
51.3%
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There are 8 driving instructors in Tewkesbury. 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
Welcome to our Tewkesbury driving instructor directory. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, we can help you find the right instructor.

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.
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Best Driving Instructors in Tewkesbury

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Mike
7.3 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
7.3 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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9.4 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
9.6 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…

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£40 /hour
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Graham Davey
5.4 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
5.4 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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7.3 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
9.4 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 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.

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

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

Cheltenham is the nearest test centre, about 7.4 miles from Tewkesbury.
Cheltenham has a pass rate of 51.3%, which is above the national average, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Cheltenham's 51.3% pass rate exceeds the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
There are eight local instructors listed for Tewkesbury.
Average local lesson price is about £41 per hour.
Learning time varies with your practice and lesson frequency.
Cheltenham handles thousands of tests a year, around 6,010, so it is moderately busy, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Yes, practising in Cheltenham helps you learn likely test routes and local junctions.
Gloucester is about 12 miles away with a pass rate of 46.8%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Compare lesson prices, pupil reviews and how well they know Cheltenham test routes.
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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