Driving Instructors in Thornhill

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Instructors
10
Avg Price
£32/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Wakefield (2.8 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
46.3%
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There are 10 driving instructors in Thornhill. The average price is £32 per hour. The average rating is 4.7 stars from 81 reviews.

10
Instructors
£32/hr
Avg Price
4.7 / 5
81 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Thornhill 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 Thornhill 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 Thornhill

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Asad
9.8 mi

Asad

Leeds
5.0
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Asad is a DSA-approved driving instructor and the lead tutor at Skyline Driving School, a multi-award-winning school based in Leeds. He keeps lessons…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway
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Chris
9.6 mi

Chris

Barnsley
5.0
6 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Chris is a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor and former DVSA driving examiner who set up Control Driving School in 2002. He has over 20 years of teach…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Antony Bedford
9.5 mi

Antony Bedford

Leeds
5.0
3 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Antony Bedford is the founder of AB Driving School and a Grade 6 Approved Driving Instructor (ADI). He set the school up in 2000 and has been teachin…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway Pass Plus
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Annie
9.5 mi

Annie

Leeds
5.0
3 reviews
Automatic 60 min Weekends

Annie has been teaching people to drive since 2000, when she set up Automatic Annie Driving School. She is a Grade A qualified female instructor and …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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J
9.5 mi

John

Leeds
4.7
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

John is a friendly, professional driving instructor at JM Driving School in Leeds. He has years of experience and has helped loads of learners pass t…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Martin McCormick
4.7 mi

Martin McCormick

Wakefield
3.7
9 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Martin McCormick is the owner and lead instructor at McCormicks School of Motoring. He has over 23 years of experience teaching learners in the Wakef…

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Hassan Daji
3.3 mi

Hassan Daji

Batley
Automatic 60 min

Hassan Daji is a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor and has been teaching people to drive since 2007. He teaches automatic only and has over 15 years o…

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Neil Wilkinson
3.7 mi

Neil Wilkinson

Mirfield
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Hyundai i20 GDi

Neil Wilkinson is a fully qualified driving instructor who enjoys helping people from all backgrounds learn to drive. He gives driving lessons in Mir…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£32 /hour
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Richard Burnhill
5.2 mi

Richard Burnhill

Gomersal
Manual & Auto 60 min

Richard Burnhill runs Gomersal Driving School and teaches learner drivers across Gomersal and nearby West Yorkshire towns. He knows the local test ro…

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Graham Ward
9.6 mi

Graham Ward

Barnsley
Manual & Auto 60 min
Peugeot 208

Graham Ward is an Approved Driving Instructor with Award Driving School and has an above-average success rate helping learners pass. He keeps lessons…

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Learning to Drive in Thornhill

Thornhill sits just west of Wakefield in Yorkshire, a mix of residential streets and short stretches of A-road. Lessons here move quickly from quiet estate roads to busier routes into Wakefield. Local character is down-to-earth, with short drives to Wakefield and Dewsbury for test practice. You will get a good mix of junctions and roundabouts close by.

Nearest Test Centre: Wakefield

Wakefield test centre is the nearest, about 2.8 miles away, so you can reach it in a short drive from Thornhill. Expect a busy centre with around 655 tests a year, so slots can fill up (655 tests per year). Wakefield had a pass rate of 46.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). You will usually be tested on a mix of town roads and A-road junctions near the centre.

46.3%
Overall Pass Rate
48.3%
Male Pass Rate
44.3%
Female Pass Rate
2.8 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Wakefield's pass rate is 46.3%, slightly below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male candidates at Wakefield pass at 48.3% while female candidates pass at 44.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby Heckmondwike and Huddersfield have lower pass rates, 31.4% and 38.8% respectively (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). That spread shows local test outcomes vary a lot between centres in this part of Yorkshire.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on quieter estate roads here before tackling the A638 and Wakefield Road where traffic builds up. Practice the roundabout near Thornhill junction and give extra attention to lane discipline when joining or leaving A-roads. Expect peak-time congestion heading towards Wakefield and plan practice runs for off-peak hours. Pay attention to parked cars on residential streets and narrow lanes that can demand precise positioning. Work on pulls from junctions into faster-moving traffic, and practise independent driving routes into Wakefield.

Choosing an Instructor in Thornhill

There are about 10 instructors serving Thornhill, so you should be able to compare availability and teaching style. Look for an instructor who regularly uses Wakefield test routes and who offers mock tests at the Wakefield centre. Expect average prices around 32 per hour, but check if instructors charge for lessons at other times of day. Ask about pass rates or recent test routes they use for practice.

Lesson Costs in Thornhill

Local lessons average 32 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, whether lessons include dual-control motorway practice, and demand for weekend or evening slots.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence, then book your theory test before regular lessons. Take lessons with a qualified instructor, work on hazard perception and the multiple-choice theory. When both you and your instructor feel ready, book the practical at Wakefield test centre, keeping in mind test slot availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The nearest centre is Wakefield, about 2.8 miles from Thornhill, so it is a short drive for mock tests and the actual exam.
Wakefield test centre had a pass rate of 46.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Wakefield's pass rate is 46.3%, slightly below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
There are about 10 instructors serving Thornhill, so you have a reasonable choice.
Lessons average 32 per hour in Thornhill.
Heckmondwike shows 31.4% and Huddersfield 38.8% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Time to learn varies with ability and practice frequency, so there is no set number of weeks.
Many local instructors do offer mock tests at the Wakefield centre to familiarise you with routes and the test environment.
Focus on Wakefield Road and the A638 for A-road experience, and the roundabouts and junctions near Thornhill for manoeuvres.
Wakefield is closest at 2.8 miles and runs around 655 tests a year, which may suit Thornhill learners.
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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Nearby Areas

Ossett (2 mi) Dewsbury (2 mi) Horbury (2 mi) Batley (3 mi) Mirfield (4 mi) Heckmondwike (4 mi) Liversedge (4 mi) Wakefield (5 mi)

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