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Instructors
11
Avg Price
£40/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Trowbridge (3.9 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
53.6%
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There are 11 driving instructors in Westbury. Prices range from £30.00 to £50.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.7 stars from 32 reviews.

11
Instructors
£40/hr
Avg Price
4.7 / 5
32 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Westbury 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 Westbury 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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Geoff Harvey
3.9 mi

Geoff

Warminster
5.0
10 reviews
Manual 60 min

Geoff Harvey has a 75% first-time pass rate, with 97% of his pupils now holding their licence. He's been a fully qualified ADI for 17 years, based in…

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Chris
4.2 mi

Chris

Trowbridge
5.0
10 reviews
Manual 90 min

Chris is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor based in Trowbridge. He's registered by the DVSA and runs his own independent driving school,…

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£30 /hour
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Peter Skelton
6.6 mi

Peter

Newbury
5.0
3 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Hi, I'm Peter Skelton. I run an independent driving school that's been helping learners in Newbury, Thatcham, Basingstoke and the surrounding areas f…

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Peter Davis
6.6 mi

Peter

Newbury
5.0
2 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Peter Davis is an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with over 10 years of experience, helping learners in Newbury and the surrounding areas become co…

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£50 /hour
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5 mi

Rachel

Frome
3.6
7 reviews
Manual 60 min

Rachel runs a friendly driving school based in Frome, Somerset. She's a DVSA qualified ADI instructor who offers manual driving lessons, and she's kn…

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James Sharrock
3.9 mi

James

Warminster
Manual 90 min Weekends

James Sharrock is a driving instructor based in Warminster, offering lessons and courses through the LDC driving school franchise. He's licensed by t…

Intensive
£40 /hour
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Jamie Wilkins
4.1 mi

Jamie

Trowbridge
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Jamie Wilkins is an Approved Driving Instructor with over 16 years of experience. In that time he’s helped hundreds of learners become safe, confiden…

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Kate Andrews
4.2 mi

Kate

Trowbridge
Manual 60 min
Vauxhall Corsa

Kate Andrews is a friendly, patient driving instructor who's been teaching since 2005. She's fully qualified and DVSA registered, and she specialises…

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£40 /hour
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Rachel Coward
6.2 mi

Rachel

Frome
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Renault Clio

Rachel Coward is a driving instructor with over 15 years of experience, running Freedom School of Motoring. She's DSA approved and check tested regul…

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Paul Cole
8 mi

Paul

Melksham
Automatic 60 min

Paul Cole has been running Excel Driving Academy since 2014, achieving an 86% first-time pass rate in 2025 with 48 passes out of 56 tests. He's a Gra…

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Steph Longden
8.1 mi

Steph

Melksham
Manual 60 min Weekends

Steph Longden is a friendly, professional female Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with a great local reputation. She focuses on safety, confidence a…

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Learning to Drive in Westbury

Learning to drive in Westbury feels like learning in a small market town with easy access to bigger test centres. You get short runs on the A350 and quieter residential streets where you can build confidence. The White Horse hill and the railway station are local landmarks you will often drive near. Lessons here suit learners who prefer a mix of rural and town driving.

Nearest Test Centre: Trowbridge

The nearest DVSA test centre is in Trowbridge, about 3.9 miles from Westbury. Expect to travel out of town for your practical test, most routes use the A350 and local A-roads. Trowbridge recorded a 53.6% pass rate and ran around 401 tests in the last year, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Instructors here usually know the Trowbridge routes well and can run mock tests at the centre.

53.6%
Overall Pass Rate
56.0%
Male Pass Rate
51.9%
Female Pass Rate
3.9 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Trowbridge's pass rate of 53.6% sits above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Trowbridge passed at 56.0% while female candidates passed at 51.9%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Chippenham had a 51.8% pass rate and Bristol (Kingswood) was 45.6%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. The higher pass rate and roughly 401 tests a year at Trowbridge suggest stable examiner availability for Westbury learners, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on quiet residential streets to build clutch and mirror skills before moving to the A350 bypass. Practice junctions and roundabouts on routes towards Trowbridge, they come up often on tests. Town centre driving brings narrow streets and parked cars, so practice positioning and slow-speed control. Try a mock test that finishes at the White Horse viewpoint to get used to short climbs and visibility changes. Ask your instructor for evening or weekend runs if you plan to drive in low light.

Choosing an Instructor in Westbury

There are four instructors operating in Westbury, so availability can be limited at peak times. Pick someone who offers mock tests at Trowbridge and who knows the local A350 routes and town centre hazards. Expect to pay around £50 per hour on average, and check for block-booking discounts or flexible lesson times. A local instructor who uses the Trowbridge test roads will help you get used to likely test sections.

Lesson Costs in Westbury

Local lessons typically cost around £50 per hour on average. Prices fluctuate with demand, lesson length and whether the instructor offers intensive courses or mock tests at the test centre.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence through gov.uk before you book lessons or theory. Start with regular hourly lessons and take theory training and practice multiple choice and hazard perception. When your instructor thinks you are ready, book the practical test at Trowbridge or an alternative centre. Use mock tests to get used to the examiner's expectations and local routes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The nearest test centre is Trowbridge, about 3.9 miles from Westbury.
There are four driving instructors listed for Westbury.
The average lesson price in Westbury is around £50 per hour.
Yes, the nearby Trowbridge test centre had a 53.6% pass rate compared with a national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Yes, tests from Trowbridge and practice runs from Westbury often include A-roads such as the A350 bypass.
You can choose other centres when booking, subject to availability.
Learning time varies by learner, previous experience and lesson frequency.
Many local instructors run mock tests on the actual Trowbridge routes to familiarise you with the roads and likely junctions.
You book both theory and practical tests through the government booking service on gov.uk.
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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