Highly recommended Driving School in Barton Seagrave | Quality Driving Instruction CONTENT: Complete New Starter, Lost confidence, Refresher, Keep failing the Practical Test, Familiarisation with an "Automatic", and "Pass Plus".
Instructor profile
Jim
Kettering
Automatic
60 minute lessons
Transmission
Automatic
Lesson price
Confirmed before booking
Experience
Verified ADI
Lesson length
60 mins
About Jim
Jim is a friendly, highly recommended automatic driving instructor based in Barton Seagrave, Kettering. He keeps lessons relaxed and supportive, and is great with anyone who has lost confidence, is re-taking their test, or is starting from scratch. Jim is known for being patient and understanding, with plenty of chat and a good sense of humour, which helps learners feel at ease. It shows in his results too, with a 5.0-star rating and recommendations from over 109 people.
Jim teaches with Bill Plant Driving School in a Toyota Yaris Hybrid, so you get a modern, reliable car for every lesson. He offers refresher lessons, Pass Plus courses and block bookings with discounts, and he is especially good with nervous students and those who need last-minute help. Based at 7 Grosvenor Road in Barton Seagrave, he mainly covers the Kettering and Wellingborough test areas, giving steady, consistent lessons that match your progress and help you get test ready.
Profile details
Vehicle
Toyota Yaris Hybrid
Availability
Evenings and Weekends
Languages
English
Areas covered
Barton Seagrave, Kettering, Wellingborough
Nervous learners
Refreshers
Pass Plus
Test retakes
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Reviews
5 learner reviews
5.0/5
Highly recommended Driving School in Barton Seagrave Learning to drive can be a daunting task.
Reviewspowered by 5.0+ Add review...Recommended by 109 people...Recommended by 109 people My time with Jim has been absolutely incredible. Jim is very patient, understanding and caring. This shines through so clearly in his way of... Read moreFeb 4, 2026Imogen I can't recommend Jim enough as an instructor. I learned to drive in my late 30s and up against the clock as I was expecting a baby; Jim made me... Read moreJan 23, 2026Stephanie Wicklow I would highly recommend Jim to anyone learning to drive. He puts you at ease, either by having random conversations or making silly jokes. He's a... Read moreDec 8, 2025JustSomeGirlAmazing instructor he will help you through anything being patient getting you through your test Nov 18, 2025Harley Pickles I CANT FAULT JIM. HE HAS THE BEST SENSE OF HUMOUR AND WILL ALWAYS TRY AND MAKE YOU LAUGH AND SMILE. Jim pushed me so much and had faith in me from... Read moreNov 12, 2025Jess Bunk Thank you so much Jim for helping me at the very last minute! I was so nervous and you helped me overcome that very patient and calm very much... Read moreOct 1, 2025Annie JeffersLoad more
highly recommend Jim to anyone learning to drive.
Amazing instructor he will help you through anything being patient getting you through your test Nov 18, 2025Harley Pickles I CANT FAULT JIM.