Driving lessons in Thornton Heath

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Nasir
No reviews yet

Greater London · 1 mile

4475 •••4475 ••• ••••

Male

English

Urdu

Hindi

Punjabi

On Avg. 10 to 30 lessons to pass

1+ years experience

Both automatic and manual

£40.00 - £45.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

MC
Michelle Clare Barnett
No reviews yet

Greater London · 1 mile

4475 •••4475 ••• ••••

Female

English

On Avg. 30 to 80 lessons to pass

19+ years experience

Manual

£41.00 - £100.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

BC
Bogdan Crisan
No reviews yet

Greater London · 1 mile

4477 •••4477 ••• ••••

Male

English

Italian

On Avg. 15 to 150 lessons to pass

18+ years experience

Both automatic and manual

£70.00 - £79.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

MI
Mohsin Iqbal
No reviews yet

London · 1 mile

4478 •••4478 ••• ••••

Male

English

Urdu

Punjabi

Hindi

On Avg. 20 to 40 lessons to pass

7+ years experience

Automatic

£80.00 - £120.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

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Haris Rasool
No reviews yet

Greater London · 2 miles

4473 •••4473 ••• ••••

Male

English

Urdu

On Avg. 10 to 24 lessons to pass

2+ years experience

Both automatic and manual

£75.00 - £100.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

1 mi away · 15,046 tests · best month: October 2025

Pass Rates

Driving Test Pass Rates Near Thornton Heath

The nearest test centres, benchmarked against the 53% national average. Based on 2024-25 DVSA data.

Mitcham (London)

Stable

47%

below avg

West Wickham (London)

4 mi away · 12,249 tests · best month: January 2026

5 mi away · 15,770 tests · best month: July 2025

6 mi away · 13,228 tests · best month: August 2025

8 mi away · 10,164 tests · best month: January 2026

Stable

54%

in line with avg

Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Thornton Heath

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 Thornton Heath, 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 Thornton Heath 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 Thornton Heath's real conditions - not thrown in at the deep end afterwards.

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Proven local track record

Read reviews from learners who tested at your local centre and pick an instructor with a proven track record around Thornton Heath.

Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in Thornton Heath?

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

Mitcham (London)

Surrey

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

47.03%

Pass Rate

~12-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

West Wickham (London)

West Wickham

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

51.60%

Pass Rate

~11-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Morden (London)

Morden

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

50.96%

Pass Rate

~14-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Bromley (London)

BROMLEY

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

52.90%

Pass Rate

~9-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Tolworth (London)

Tolworth

Based on 10,164 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

53.59%

Pass Rate

~10-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Sidcup (London)

Sidcup

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

58.70%

Pass Rate

~18-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Isleworth (Fleming Way)

Isleworth

Based on 12,687 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

50.35%

Pass Rate

~16-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

You cannot access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Redhill Aerodrome

Redhill

Based on 5,408 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

53.92%

Pass Rate

~10-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Belvedere (London)

Belvedere

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

40.52%

Pass Rate

~9-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

DVSA will make arrangements for you at this test centre if you have a disability.

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

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Instructor MikeJust now

Instructor Mike·Just 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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As someone who struggled with finding a good driving instructor myself, I understand the challenges and frustrations that come with the process of learning to drive in a busy place like Thornton Heath.

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FAQ

Common Questions About Learning to Drive in Thornton Heath

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

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 Thornton Heath is 51.1%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

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

Yes - Thornton Heath 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 Thornton Heath is Mitcham (London), around 1 mile away, with a 47% pass rate.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Thornton Heath range from £32 to £200 per hour, depending on the instructor's experience and whether you choose manual or automatic lessons.

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