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Catford

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Learning to drive in Catford

Driving lessons in Catford start from £30 per hour with instructors serving the area. Actual lesson length varies; check each listing. The nearest driving test centre, Bromley (London), around 2 miles away, has a 53% pass rate - in line with the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and stable over the past year. Around 17,300 people in the Catford area currently hold a provisional driving licence.

Pass rate figures from 2025-26 DVSA data. Learner numbers from DVLA, August 2026.

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Instructors in Catford Near You

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£30
from / hr equivalent
11
female instructors
54
offer automatic
72
offer mock tests
15 yrs
avg experience
Featured

Turon Miah

Male

Greater London8 miles

TM
£45-£60per hour
Email
Experience
12+ years
Avg. to pass
20-40 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
About Turon

Experienced and Professional manual driving tuition with modern Mercedes A class .

SpeaksEnglishBengali
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Elsdrivingschool.co.uk

Male

Greater London1 mile

E
£33-£50per lesson
Email
Experience
22+ years
Avg. to pass
18-45 lessons
Gearbox
Automatic
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
2023 Toyota YarisAutomatic · Hybrid
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Ajan

Male

Greater London2 miles

A
£80-£100per lesson
Email
Experience
2+ years
Avg. to pass
15-25 lessons
Gearbox
Automatic
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglishTamil

Lesson availability

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Grey Apple Driving School

Male

Greater London2 miles

GA
£40-£45per lesson
Email
Experience
15+ years
Avg. to pass
15-40 lessons
Gearbox
Automatic
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
2026 MG ZS Trophy Hybrid plusAutomatic · Hybrid
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglishHindiUrduPunjabi

Lesson availability

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Plamen Iontchev

Male

Greater London2 miles

PI
£38per lesson
Email
Experience
16+ years
Avg. to pass
20-40 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglishRussian

Lesson availability

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Eduart Goxha

Male

Greater London3 miles

EG
£38-£45per hour
Email
Experience
12+ years
Avg. to pass
30-50 lessons
Gearbox
Automatic
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
2022 Toyota YarisAutomatic · Hybrid
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Lessons

Lesson Prices, Options and Test Waits in Catford

You can learn in a manual or an automatic car in Catford: 48 local instructors teach manual and 54 teach automatic. Instructors who have confirmed their prices charge between £30 and £60 an hour. 67 accept block bookings and 72 offer mock tests. You will also find instructors who speak Urdu, Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi, Arabic and French. Once you're ready, the wait between booking and taking a test at Bromley (London) is about 8 weeks (DVSA figures for September 2026).

Hourly price
£30 - £60
Confirmed by local instructors
Test wait
~8weeks
at Bromley (London) · DVSA, September 2026
Manual or automatic
48 teach manual54 teach automatic
Block bookings
67
instructors offer them
Mock tests
72
instructors offer them
Instructors who speak
UrduHindiBengaliPunjabiArabicFrench
Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Catford

Learning to drive with a local instructor gives you distinct advantages that can make the difference between passing and failing your test.

FIRST-TIME PASS

Knows your test routes

A local instructor teaches on the exact roads and roundabouts examiners use around Catford, so nothing on test day is a surprise.

MAXIMISE YOUR TIME

More time behind the wheel

Get picked up from home, work or college in Catford and start driving straight away, rather than losing lesson time travelling to meet your instructor.

REAL-WORLD READY

Ready for real roads

Learn on the roads you'll actually drive every day, so you pass confident and ready for Catford's real conditions - not thrown in at the deep end afterwards.

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Proven local track record

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Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in Catford?

Find instructors familiar with all test routes and who can help you prepare for your test at any of these centres.

Bromley (London)

BROMLEY

Based on 13,228 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

52.90%
Pass Rate
~8-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
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West Wickham (London)

West Wickham

Based on 12,249 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

51.60%
Pass Rate
~6-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
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Mitcham (London)

Surrey

Based on 15,046 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

47.03%
Pass Rate
~16-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
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Sidcup (London)

Sidcup

Based on 14,318 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

58.70%
Pass Rate
~23-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
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Belvedere (London)

Belvedere

Based on 4,245 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

40.52%
Pass Rate
~4-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
DVSA will make arrangements for you at this test centre if you have a disability.
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Erith (London)

Erith

Based on 5,809 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

51.64%
Pass Rate
~9-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
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Morden (London)

Morden

Based on 15,770 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

50.96%
Pass Rate
~19-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
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Wanstead (London)

Wanstead

Based on 8,258 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

44.44%
Pass Rate
~13-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
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Goodmayes (London)

Goodmayes

Based on 21,374 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

43.69%
Pass Rate
~12-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
DVSA will make arrangements for you at this test centre if you have a disability.
See Full Centre GuideView on Google Maps
This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk
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Instructor MikeJust now

Hey there! Just a heads up, I only teach manual cars. If you're looking for automatic, you might need to check with someone else. Best of luck!

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FAQ

Common Questions About Learning to Drive in Catford

Find answers to frequently asked questions about driving lessons and choosing the right instructor in Catford.

Sidcup (London) has the highest pass rate in the area at 58.70%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

Belvedere (London) has a pass rate of 40.52%. However, with proper preparation and the right instructor, you can succeed at any test centre.

The average pass rate for driving test centres in and around Catford is 49.1%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

Yes - automatic driving lessons are available from instructors covering Catford. Automatic tuition is a popular choice if you'd rather focus on the road without worrying about gears.

Yes - Catford is served by female driving instructors. You can filter by instructor gender when you search to find the right fit.

The nearest DVSA test centre to Catford is Bromley (London), around 2 miles away, with a 53% pass rate.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Catford range from £30 to £60 per hour, based on confirmed hourly prices. Actual lesson prices and lengths vary; check each listing.

At Bromley (London), the typical (median) wait between booking a driving test and taking it was about 8 weeks in September 2026, according to DVSA. Waiting times change every month.

Yes - you will find instructors teaching in Catford who speak Urdu, Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi, Arabic and French. Each listing shows the languages that instructor speaks.

Yes - 67 instructors teaching within 10 miles of Catford accept block bookings. Ask the instructor what their packages include.