Learning to drive in Fratton is a big step worth taking seriously, and finding the right driving school makes all the difference to your progress and confidence behind the wheel. Fratton’s mix of busy roundabouts, town centre traffic, and quieter surrounding routes means you’ll get a well-rounded learning experience, getting you fully ready for your test and for driving afterwards.
The team at Lendrums Driving School know exactly which routes will build your skills fastest. We support you from your first lesson enquiry right through to passing your driving test, with patient, experienced instructors and real local knowledge at every stage.
We’re proud of our reputation in Fratton, so have a look through our reviews. Whether you’re just starting out or need a bit of extra practice, Lendrums Driving School Fratton is the right choice for learning to drive in Fratton.
During your learning journey you will need to pass the theory test, and we are pleased to offer all Lendrums Driving School customers no-cost access to our theory training platform, helping achieve a 95 percent first time theory test success rate.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to brush up before your test, our instructors take the time to build your confidence behind the wheel, shaping each lesson around what works for you. Backed by years of experience and a real passion for what we do, we’re here to help you become a safe, confident driver who enjoys getting behind the wheel.
You are looking for a driving school that will deliver you the best results, right? that is why you are scrolling our website, so here are some reasons why:
With everyday life being as stressful as it is and the roads becoming busier, now is a fantastic time to be driving an automatic car.
You may be a complete beginner, or someone who has taken manual driving lessons and found it was not for you. Whatever stage you’re at, we can cater for you, and promise you of a fantastic learning experience.
How many of your friends have told you about stalling, and how they hated it? In an automatic car you cannot stall, as there is no clutch, so when you come off the brake and press the accelerator, off you go with no delay.
Simple enough in an automatic car, as soon as you move your foot from the brake to the gas, the car will move, forget about constant clutch movement, putting on the handbrake and finding the biting point, you just calmly move feet from one pedal to the other. Another benefit – No rolling backwards!
{location} has its share of busy roads, junctions, roundabouts, traffic lights and built-up areas, where you ‘ll be in traffic quite often during your driving lessons, particularly during rush hour. In an automatic car it’s simple – we cannot make the traffic disappear, but you can control the car easier, reducing pollution, and easy on the feet and legs, as no constant clutch control.
At Lendrums Driving School we understand the financial pressure on students, so we offer discounts on driving lessons and block bookings, to help you budget more easily, and we are one of the few driving schools covering Fratton that offer driving lesson discounts. Our coverage spans the whole area, and can pick up and return to college/university, so if you have study gaps in the day, or once you’re a bit more experienced, we’ll pick you up from home and finish at the college/university and vice versa from college/university to home.
As an NHS professional, we know just how much pressure you’re under, and would like to thank you for your amazing efforts, looking after people and helping them get well again, so we offer a discount for NHS driving lessons, the same as for students, as a way of showing our appreciation.
Every customer gets FREE online theory and hazard perception training with us, to help you pass your theory test easily.
You’ll get access to all the key topics covered in the official theory test, from hazard perception clips, road signs, and the Highway Code, allowing you to revise in your own time, at your own pace. Alongside the practical driving lessons you’ll be having with your instructor in {location}, this gives you the best possible chance for passing both parts of your test first time.
Plenty of the people we teach find that working through the online training alongside their lessons helps everything click into place, as the theory and the practical reinforce each other.
If you are a student at college or university, we can collect you during study breaks, returning you to your studies or to home after your lesson, plus we can collect you from home and drive you to college or university, once you have a bit of experience on busier roads. Some of the colleges and universities we cover:
Fratton, a vibrant district within Portsmouth, offers an excellent environment for learner drivers to develop their skills. With its mix of residential streets, busy main roads, and access to varied driving conditions, Fratton provides new drivers with practical experience that prepares them for driving tests and beyond. Choosing to learn in this area means gaining confidence across a range of real-world scenarios before venturing onto Portsmouth’s wider road network.
One of the key benefits of learning to drive in Fratton is exposure to its busy roads, including Fratton Road and Goldsmith Avenue, which see consistent traffic throughout the day. These routes help learners build awareness of pedestrian crossings, cyclists, and bus lanes. Additionally, Fratton’s proximity to several roundabouts allows students to practise essential skills such as lane discipline, signalling, and judging gaps in traffic. Mastering these junctions early on is invaluable, as roundabouts remain a common challenge during driving tests.
Beyond the practical driving lessons, Fratton’s location offers easy access to Portsmouth’s tourist attractions, including the Historic Dockyard and Southsea seafront. Learners can incorporate scenic routes into their lessons, adding variety to their training. Furthermore, the area’s nightlife and entertainment venues mean new drivers can practise evening driving, an important skill given reduced visibility and different traffic patterns after dark.
Ultimately, Fratton provides a well-rounded setting for learner drivers, combining challenging road conditions with opportunities to explore Portsmouth’s culture and attractions. This balance ensures students become confident, capable drivers ready for any journey ahead.
This varies from person to person, but on average it takes around 45 hours of lessons, plus plenty of practice, before you’re ready to pass.
Pricing is based on the lesson type and whether you book in blocks, take a look at our prices page for full details.
Absolutely, we offer intensive driving courses in {location} for those wanting to fast-track their test, built around where you’re starting from.
Yes, we offer both manual and automatic lessons in {location}, so you can choose whichever suits you best.
We do, we offer discounts for students and NHS staff to support the local community.
Yes, we offer flexible pickups from home, college, university or work, so lessons fit around your schedule.
Our instructors cover {location} and the nearby towns and villages – check the areas we cover section above to see if we cover your area.
Simply get in touch {and we’ll match you with an instructor in Fratton|and we’ll find you an instructor in Fratton|and we’ll get you booked in with an instructor in Fratton, based on your availability.
Yes, we offer gift vouchers for all our lesson types, which make a great gift for any special occasion.
Of course – we’re an official Grade A ORDIT training centre, so our trainers can guide you through all three parts of instructor training. See the section above for more details.
Lendrums Driving School is an official Grade A ORDIT (official register for driving instructor training) training centre, with Grade A Driving Instructor Trainers who will walk you through every step.
Click through here and read about the driving instructor course, and why not set up a meeting with our Director / Ordit Trainer John, who will discuss the course and possibilities with you, allowing you to take the information and make a decision. There will be no hard sales talk or pushy tactics; the decision is yours, so what have you got to lose?
Once you have been trained, why not join the team (read below)?
Driving Instructor Franchise {location}
Lendrums Driving School {location} is keen to find amazing driving instructors to join the brilliant team.
No need to just take our word for it, we are happy for you to call and ask the instructors for yourself, so you know we are genuine, we value transparency and quality.
Karwan is a brilliant instructor who makes lessons genuinely enjoyable in a safe and professional environment. With 3 years’ experience as an ADI and is local, living with his family nearby, so he knows the roads inside out. He’s familiar with all the popular test routes and consistently gets great pass rates. He covers Southsea and the surrounding areas, like central Portsmouth, the docks, Hilsea and Hayling Island.
– Karwan, Approved Driving Instructor For Lendrums Driving School
Let our team of professional instructors help you get there and learn a skill for life. We also provide free online theory training to help you along the way. Contact us today.
Need the perfect gift for someone? We sell a variety of gift packs and vouchers.
