Learning to drive in North End is a milestone worth getting right, and choosing the right driving school makes all the difference to your confidence and progress behind the wheel. North End brings together busy roundabouts, built-up traffic, and quieter surrounding routes helps build a well-rounded set of skills, getting you fully ready for your test and for driving afterwards.
Our driving instructors know the North End area well, helping you progress faster. Lendrums Driving School North End is with you from your very first enquiry right through to passing your test, with patient, experienced instructors and real local knowledge every step of the way.
Don’t just take our word for it, so take a moment to read some of our reviews. Whether you’re a complete beginner or are switching from another instructor, Lendrums Driving School North End is here to help you become a safe, confident driver.
During your learning journey you will have to pass the theory test, so we are delighted to offer all Lendrums Driving School clients complimentary access to our theory training platform, which has led to a 95% first time theory test pass 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, tailoring every lesson to how you learn best. Thanks to our instructors’ patience and genuine care, 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 give you the best results – right? that is why you are looking through our website, so here are some reasons why:
Given the stresses of everyday life and the roads getting 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 your level, we can cater for you, and promise you 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, you’re off 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, no more 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, especially in rush hour. In an automatic car its 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 strain students are under, so we offer driving lesson and block booking discounts, to make things easier on your budget, and we are one of the few driving schools covering North End who offer driving lesson discounts. We cover all areas, and can collect you from and drop you back at college or 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 – or the other way round, college/university to home.
As a NHS professional, we know how demanding your job is day to day, and would like to show our appreciation for your hard work, looking after people and helping them get well again, therefore 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 everything you need to prepare for the theory test, from hazard perception clips, road signs, and the Highway Code, allowing you to revise in your own time, at your own pace. Combined with the practical driving lessons you’ll be having with your instructor in {location}, this puts you in the strongest position for getting through your theory and practical with confidence.
Many of our pupils find that doing the theory training in parallel with their driving lessons makes the whole learning process click faster, since the rules you’re learning on paper are the same ones you’re applying behind the wheel.
If you’re studying 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:
North End is one of Portsmouth’s busiest and most vibrant districts, making it an excellent location for learners to build genuine confidence behind the wheel. With its bustling high street, constant flow of traffic, and mix of residential and commercial roads, this area offers new drivers a realistic introduction to the challenges they will face long after passing their test. Consequently, many driving instructors in Portsmouth favour North End as a starting point for lessons.
One of the defining features of driving in North End is the network of busy roads and roundabouts that require sharp observation and decisive judgement. London Road, in particular, is a key route that sees heavy traffic throughout the day, giving learners valuable experience in managing queues, pedestrian crossings, and frequent junctions. Meanwhile, the roundabouts dotted throughout the area teach essential skills such as lane discipline, correct signalling, and judging the speed of oncoming vehicles, all of which are crucial for passing the practical test.
Beyond the practicalities of learning to drive, North End’s proximity to Portsmouth’s major attractions adds an enjoyable dimension to lessons. Once confidence grows, new drivers can plan routes towards the historic Portsmouth Historic Dockyard or the iconic Spinnaker Tower, both offering a rewarding sense of achievement when reached independently.
In addition, North End itself boasts a lively atmosphere, with independent cafes, restaurants, and evening entertainment venues lining its streets. This makes it an appealing base for younger drivers eager to explore Portsmouth’s nightlife safely once they’ve passed their test.
Ultimately, North End provides the perfect blend of challenge and opportunity for learner drivers, combining practical road experience with access to Portsmouth’s best attractions and social scene.
Everyone learns at a different pace, but typically it takes around 40 to 45 hours of lessons, combined with plenty of practice, to be ready for your test.
Pricing is based on the lesson type and how many you book in a block, so check our prices page for the latest pricing.
Yes, we offer intensive driving courses in {location} for anyone looking to pass in a shorter timeframe, tailored to your current ability.
Yes, we offer manual or automatic lessons in {location}, depending on your preference.
We do, we offer special rates for both students and NHS workers to help make lessons more affordable.
Yes, we offer flexible pickups wherever suits you best, so you don’t have to worry about getting to us.
Our instructors cover {location} and the nearby towns and villages – check the areas we cover section above to see if we cover your area.
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We do, Lendrums Driving School offers gift vouchers covering all of our lessons, making a great present for a birthday, Christmas or any occasion.
Yes – Lendrums Driving School is 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.
We are an official Grade A ORDIT (official register for driving instructor training) training centre, with Grade A Driving Instructor Trainers who will guide you through the process.
Click 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’re qualified, why not join the team (read below)?
Instructor Franchise Opportunities {location}
Lendrums Driving School {location} is keen to find amazing driving instructors to join the fantastic team.
You don’t have to 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 believe in transparency and quality.
Meet Karwan, a fantastic instructor making lessons genuinely enjoyable in a safe and professional environment. He’s been a fully qualified ADI for 3 years now and is local, living with his family nearby, so he’s got a real feel for the area. He knows the test routes like the back of his hand and has a high pass rate. You’ll find him teaching in Southsea and the surrounding areas, including 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 pick up a skill that’ll last a lifetime. We also provide free online theory training to help you as you go. Contact us today.
Stuck for gift ideas? We sell a range of gift vouchers and lesson packs.
