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Best Driving Instructors in Uppingham
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Laura Kingston
Laura Kingston is a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor offering driving lessons in Oakham, Melton, Stamford, Uppingham and the surrounding areas. She k…
Keith Raxter
Keith Raxter is an experienced driving instructor who focuses on giving you solid, safe driving skills that go well beyond just passing the test. He …
Phil Johnson
Phil Johnson runs Mirrors Driving School, offering automatic driving lessons in Corby and Kettering. He has 17 years of experience as a driving instr…
Learning to Drive in Uppingham
Learning to drive in Uppingham feels rural and steady. Lessons often start on the High Street and move out to quieter lanes and nearby A roads. Traffic is lighter than in a city, but you will meet school-run peaks and farm vehicles at times. With only a small group of local instructors, you get more consistency from lesson to lesson.
Nearest Test Centre: Kettering
The nearest DVSA test centre is in Kettering, about 14.5 miles away, so expect to travel out of town for your practical test. Kettering has a pass rate of 47.5% according to local data, which is close to the national average, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. That centre runs around 3977 tests a year, so booking may fill up at busy times, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Plan a full journey to the centre on test day to avoid last-minute rush.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Kettering pass rate sits at 47.5%, very close to the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male candidates at Kettering pass at 52.2% while female candidates pass at 43.4%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby Melton Mowbray posts a slightly higher local pass rate of 49.1%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025, while Leicester (Cannock Street) is lower at 35.5%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. These differences reflect the test routes and candidate mix in each area rather than the quality of individual instructors.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on Uppingham High Street to practise slow-speed control and observation. When you head out, expect narrow lanes and hedged junctions where caution and slow approach help. Use the main A6003 link to get comfortable with faster-moving traffic and junction merges. Watch for school traffic at term times and for tractors on country roads in the mornings and evenings. Practise reversing into tight bays in the Market Place so you can handle real test pull-ups.
Choosing an Instructor in Uppingham
There are only three local instructors in Uppingham, so check availability and how many lessons they can offer each week. Ask whether they teach manual or automatic and if they run mock tests at Kettering. Look for clear pricing and a lesson plan that suits your schedule rather than flashy marketing. Expect to pay around the local average but shop around for block-book deals.
Lesson Costs in Uppingham
Average lesson price in the area is about 45 per hour. Costs change with instructor experience, car type and whether you buy single lessons or a block package.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online or by post, then book some lessons with a local instructor to build control and observation skills. Study and pass the theory test before you book the practical, as you cannot take the practical without theory. When you and your instructor agree you are ready, book a practical at Kettering or another nearby centre and plan your travel for test day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026