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Learning to drive in Wheatley, Oxford

Driving lessons in Wheatley, Oxford start from £40 per hour with instructors serving the area. Actual lesson length varies; check each listing. The nearest driving test centre, Oxford (Cowley), around 3 miles away, has a 51% pass rate - below the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and stable over the past year. Around 800 people in the Wheatley, Oxford 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 Wheatley, Oxford Near You

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£40
from / hr equivalent
4
offer automatic
7
offer mock tests
10 yrs
avg experience
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Harman

Male

Oxford3 miles

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£40-£45per hour
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Experience
15+ years
Avg. to pass
30-45 lessons
Gearbox
BothManual & auto
Block bookingsMock tests
About Harman

Harman Driving Academy Oxford offers Manual and Automatic driving lessons by a fully qualified DVSA Approved Driving Instructor(ADI). Having experience in teaching pupils of all ages to drive, Harman Driving Academy Oxford specialises in providing driving lessons with the unique student centred approach. We provide individual driving lessons, block bookings, Intensive driving courses and Pass Plus motorway lessons. We cover Oxford, Abingdon, Kidlington and surrounding areas. Discover the difference - pass quicker, save money and give yourself the best possible start to a life time of driving. So, kickstart your driving experience by choosing Harman Driving Academy Oxford as your number one

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Hafizallah Shafayi

Male

Oxford2 miles

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HS
£44.99-£85per lesson
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Experience
16+ years
Avg. to pass
35-100 lessons
Gearbox
BothManual & auto
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

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Aasim

Male

Oxford3 miles

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£40-£45per lesson
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Experience
15+ years
Avg. to pass
10-35 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
2019 Toyota YarisManual · Petrol
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglishUrdu

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Nourddine Sebbouh

Male

Oxford3 miles

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£45-£100per lesson
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Experience
12+ years
Avg. to pass
20-30 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
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Abu Sayed Mullick

Male

Oxford3 miles

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£40-£45per lesson
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Experience
7+ years
Avg. to pass
30-50 lessons
Gearbox
BothManual & auto
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglishBengaliHindiUrdu

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Amar Jahangir

Male

Oxford4 miles

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£40-£41per hour
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Experience
8+ years
Avg. to pass
15-20 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
2026 Golf R lineManual · Petrol
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksUrdu

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Lessons

Lesson Prices, Options and Test Waits in Wheatley, Oxford

You can learn in a manual or an automatic car in Wheatley, Oxford: 8 local instructors teach manual and 4 teach automatic. Instructors who have confirmed their prices charge between £40 and £45 an hour. 7 accept block bookings and 7 offer mock tests. You will also find instructors who speak Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali, French and Spanish. Once you're ready, the wait between booking and taking a test at Oxford (Cowley) is about 4 weeks (DVSA figures for September 2026).

Hourly price
£40 - £45
Confirmed by local instructors
Test wait
~4weeks
at Oxford (Cowley) · DVSA, September 2026
Manual or automatic
8 teach manual4 teach automatic
Block bookings
7
instructors offer them
Mock tests
7
instructors offer them
Instructors who speak
UrduHindiPunjabiBengaliFrenchSpanish
Pass Rates

Driving Test Pass Rates Near Wheatley, Oxford

The nearest test centres, benchmarked against the 53% national average. Based on 2025-26 DVSA data.

Oxford (Cowley)
3 mi away · 5,419 tests · best month: August 2025
51%
below avg
Oxford (Kassam Stadium)
4 mi away · 625 tests
50%
below avg
Culham LGV
8 mi away · 54 tests
61%
above avg
Aylesbury
14 mi away · 5,255 tests · best month: July 2025
49%
below avg
High Wycombe
19 mi away · 3,534 tests · best month: March 2026
52%
in line with avg
Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Wheatley, Oxford

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 Wheatley, Oxford, 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 Wheatley, Oxford 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 Wheatley, Oxford's real conditions - not thrown in at the deep end afterwards.

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Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in Wheatley, Oxford?

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

Oxford (Cowley)

Oxford

Based on 5,419 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

50.58%
Pass Rate
~4-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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Oxford (Kassam Stadium)

Oxford

Based on 625 tests conducted

50.40%
Pass Rate
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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Culham LGV

Abingdon

Based on 54 tests conducted

61.10%
Pass Rate
~6-week wait (May 2024)
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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Aylesbury

Aylesbury

Based on 5,255 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

49.27%
Pass Rate
~7-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
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High Wycombe

High Wycombe

Based on 3,534 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

51.53%
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
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 Wheatley, Oxford

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Culham LGV has the highest pass rate in the area at 61.10%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

Aylesbury has a pass rate of 49.27%. 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 Wheatley, Oxford is 52.6%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

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

The nearest DVSA test centre to Wheatley, Oxford is Oxford (Cowley), around 3 miles away, with a 51% pass rate.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Wheatley, Oxford range from £40 to £45 per hour, based on confirmed hourly prices. Actual lesson prices and lengths vary; check each listing.

At Oxford (Cowley), the typical (median) wait between booking a driving test and taking it was about 4 weeks in September 2026, according to DVSA. Waiting times change every month.

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

Yes - 7 instructors teaching within 10 miles of Wheatley, Oxford accept block bookings. Ask the instructor what their packages include.
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