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Newnham

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Learning to drive in Newnham

Driving lessons in Newnham start from £40 per hour with instructors serving the area. Actual lesson length varies; check each listing. The nearest driving test centre, Gloucester, around 9 miles away, has a 48% pass rate - below the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and declining over the past year. Around 1,900 people in the Newnham 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 Newnham Near You

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£40
from / hr equivalent
2
female instructors
3
offer automatic
3
offer mock tests
18 yrs
avg experience

Sara Povey

Female

Forest of Deanunder 1 mile

SP
£40-£100per lesson
Email
Experience
9+ years
Avg. to pass
40-70 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

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David Easton

Male

Forest of Dean5 miles

DE
£35-£40per lesson
Email
Experience
20+ years
Avg. to pass
30-50 lessons
Gearbox
BothManual & auto
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

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Coadys Driving

Male

Stroud8 miles

CD
£37-£50per lesson
Email
Experience
15+ years
Avg. to pass
10-50 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

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Mike Hallett

Male

Stroud9 miles

MH
£40-£45per hour
Email
Experience
13+ years
Avg. to pass
30-40 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
2019 Mini CooperManual · Petrol
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

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Richard Reading

Male

Monmouthshire9 miles

RR
£45-£55per lesson
Email
Experience
26+ years
Avg. to pass
30-55 lessons
Gearbox
BothManual & auto
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Rebecca Mettam

Female

Gloucester10 miles

RM
£50-£55per lesson
Email
Experience
25+ years
Avg. to pass
15-50 lessons
Gearbox
BothManual & auto
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Lessons

Lesson Prices, Options and Test Waits in Newnham

You can learn in a manual or an automatic car in Newnham: 6 local instructors teach manual and 3 teach automatic. Instructors who have confirmed their prices charge between £40 and £45 an hour. 3 accept block bookings and 3 offer mock tests. Once you're ready, the wait between booking and taking a test at Gloucester is about 16 weeks (DVSA figures for September 2026).

Hourly price
£40 - £45
Confirmed by local instructors
Test wait
~16weeks
at Gloucester · DVSA, September 2026
Manual or automatic
6 teach manual3 teach automatic
Block bookings
3
instructors offer them
Mock tests
3
instructors offer them
Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Newnham

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 Newnham, 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 Newnham 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 Newnham'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 Newnham?

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

Gloucester

Quedgeley

Based on 7,420 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

47.78%
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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Monmouth

Monmouth

Based on 1,283 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

50.97%
Pass Rate
~5-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. The car park must not be used for candidates to practise parking exercises.
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Cheltenham

Cheltenham

Based on 5,161 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

43.23%
Pass Rate
~17-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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Hereford

Hereford

Based on 4,110 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

58.78%
Pass Rate
~3-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
You cannot access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
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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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Common Questions About Learning to Drive in Newnham

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

Hereford has the highest pass rate in the area at 58.78%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

Cheltenham has a pass rate of 43.23%. 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 Newnham is 50.2%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

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

Yes - Newnham 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 Newnham is Gloucester, around 9 miles away, with a 48% pass rate.

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

At Gloucester, the typical (median) wait between booking a driving test and taking it was about 16 weeks in September 2026, according to DVSA. Waiting times change every month.

Yes - 3 instructors teaching within 10 miles of Newnham accept block bookings. Ask the instructor what their packages include.