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Instructors
12
Avg Price
£34/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) (2 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
47.6%
DVSA Approved Verified Reviews Free for learners

There are 12 driving instructors in Walmley. Prices range from £30.00 to £42.00 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 50 reviews.

12
Instructors
£34/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
50 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Walmley 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 Walmley 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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10 mi

Sunny

Tipton
5.0
15 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Sunny is a friendly, patient driving instructor based in Tipton. He's been teaching for years and has helped over a thousand students pass their test…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£35 /hour
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DB
8 mi

Debbie

Solihull
5.0
10 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Debbie Blagg is a very experienced driving instructor in Solihull and has run Debi B's Driving School since 1999. She's friendly, patient and underst…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Saif Kabir
7.2 mi

Saif

Sandwell
5.0
4 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Saif Kabir runs Saif Driving School, a friendly local driving school that's been awarded Best Local Driving School in Sandwell four years running. He…

Intensive Pass Plus
£32 /hour
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Pam
4.7 mi

Pam

West Midlands
5.0
3 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Pam's helped over 100 students get on the road, with many passing first time. Based in the West Midlands, she's known for building confidence and mak…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Pass Plus
£33 /hour
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Jason M Thorne
8.1 mi

Jason

Solihull
5.0
2 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings

Jason M Thorne is a fully qualified and DSA registered driving instructor based in Solihull. He's been teaching for years and offers a calm, clear ap…

Refresher Motorway Pass Plus
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Steve
2.5 mi

Steve

Sutton Coldfield
4.8
16 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Steve is a calm, friendly driving instructor with 1st Choice Driving Academy. His learners often pass first time and quite a few have passed with zer…

Nervous Drivers Intensive Pass Plus
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Amirul
1.6 mi

Amirul

Birmingham
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Amirul is a DVSA-registered driving instructor with Think Safety Driving School in Birmingham. His pupils often mention his calm, patient teaching st…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£33 /hour
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4.7 mi

Rouf

Birmingham
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings

Rouf runs RDS Driving School and has spent many years teaching learner drivers across the West Midlands. Based in Birmingham, he is known for offerin…

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4.7 mi

Saqib

Birmingham
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Saqib has helped over 400 students pass their driving test first time, with a 92% success rate. Based in Birmingham, he's known for being calm, patie…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive
£30 /hour
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MH
4.7 mi

Mike

West Midlands
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Hi, I'm Mike Hurry. I've been a driving instructor for over 20 years, and I'm a Grade A ADI with a 100% pass rate. I teach in a modern dual-control c…

Nervous Drivers Refresher
£42 /hour
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4.7 mi

Ansar

Birmingham
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Ansar is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in Birmingham. He's been teaching for almost 20 years, helping people of all abilities star…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway Pass Plus
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James Verschoyle
7.2 mi

James

Sandwell
Manual & Auto 60 min

James Verschoyle is a fully qualified DVSA Approved Driving Instructor based in Sandwell. He's got the most up-to-date BTEC4 professional qualificati…

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Learning to Drive in Walmley

Learning to drive in Walmley mixes quiet residential streets with short trips into Sutton Coldfield. Lessons often involve Walmley Road and routes into the town centre, so you get a mix of low-speed control and busier junctions. Local character is suburban and steady, with tests usually taken just a short drive away. Many learners like the nearby green spaces for low-stress practice.

Nearest Test Centre: Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield)

Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 2 miles from Walmley by car. Expect a typical suburban test route with some town centre manoeuvres and roundabouts near Sutton Coldfield High Street. The centre's pass rate is 47.6% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025), and it handles around 6,693 tests a year according to the same data. It is easy to reach from Walmley Road in normal traffic.

47.6%
Overall Pass Rate
53.2%
Male Pass Rate
42.4%
Female Pass Rate
2 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Pass rates at Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) sit at 47.6%, which is marginally above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male candidates at that centre pass at 53.2%, while female candidates pass at 42.4% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby centres show lower pass rates, with Birmingham (Wyndley) at 38.6% and Birmingham (Kingstanding) at 40.7% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). That spread suggests route familiarity and test-centre variation matter for outcomes.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on Walmley Road to build smooth clutch control and junction awareness. Move on to routes into Sutton Coldfield town centre for roundabout practice and multi-lane approaches. Expect some narrow residential roads where observation and control matter, so practise reversing into parking bays and bay parking. Time a few sessions for busier roads at school pick-up times, since that tests lane discipline and safe gap selection.

Choosing an Instructor in Walmley

There are nine local instructors listed for Walmley, so you should compare availability and experience. Expect to pay around 32 per hour on average, but check if instructors charge extra for evenings or weekend lessons. Look for an instructor who knows the Sutton Coldfield test routes and can offer mock tests on local roads. Ask about pass-rate feedback and if they provide block booking discounts.

Lesson Costs in Walmley

Average lesson cost in Walmley is 32 per hour, based on local listings. Total cost depends on how many hours you need, whether you book single lessons or blocks, and if you choose extra mock tests or motorway lessons.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence online or by post before you start lessons. Book and pass the theory test, then begin practical lessons with a local instructor who knows the Sutton Coldfield routes. When ready, book your practical test at Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) or a nearby centre and ask your instructor for a mock test first. Keep identification and your provisional licence ready for test day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

Most candidates from Walmley use Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield), which is about 2 miles away.
There are nine instructors listed for Walmley, so choice is limited but workable.
Average lesson price in Walmley is 32 per hour.
Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) has a pass rate of 47.6%, which is slightly above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Male candidates pass at 53.2% while female candidates pass at 42.4% at Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Yes, you can book at nearby centres such as Birmingham (Wyndley) about 2.6 miles away and Birmingham (Kingstanding) about 3.8 miles away.
Learning time varies by learner, prior experience, and lesson frequency, so there is no single answer.
With nine instructors in the area, you should find lesson slots, but peak times fill quickly.
Work on Walmley Road for junctions and lane discipline, then practise routes into Sutton Coldfield town centre for roundabouts and multi-lane approaches.
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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