Passing your driving test in Portswood is a milestone worth getting right, and finding the right driving school makes all the difference to your progress and confidence behind the wheel. Like much of Southampton, Portswood has a 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. Lendrums Driving School Portswood is with you from your very first enquiry right through to passing your test, with friendly support and genuine local expertise at every stage.
Don’t just take our word for it, so have a look through our reviews. Whether you’re looking for your first lesson or want top-up lessons before your test, Lendrums Driving School Portswood is the right choice for learning to drive in Portswood.
As part of your learning journey you will need to pass the theory test, so we are pleased to offer all Lendrums Driving School clients FREE access to our online training, which has led to a 95 percent first time theory test pass rate.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to brush up before your test, we make sure you feel calm, confident and fully prepared, shaping each lesson around what works for you. Backed by years of experience and a real passion for what we do, we’re committed to helping you become a safe, confident driver for life.
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:
Given the stresses of everyday life and the roads only getting busier, now is a really good time to be driving an automatic car.
You may be a complete beginner, or someone who has tried manual lessons and decided it wasn’t for you. Whatever your level, 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.
Piece of cake in an automatic car, as soon as you move your foot from the brake to the gas, the car will move, none of this constant clutch movement, putting on the handbrake and finding the biting point, you just calmly move feet from one pedal to the other. And another plus – No rolling backwards!
Portswood has its share of busy roads, junctions, roundabouts, traffic lights and built-up areas, where you will be in traffic quite often during your driving lessons, particularly during rush hour. In an automatic car its simple, we cannot make the traffic disappear, but you can control the car more easily, reducing pollution, and easier on your 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 among the few driving schools covering Portswood that offer driving lesson discounts. We cover all area’s, and can pick up and return to college/university, so if you have study gaps in the day, or once you have experience, can pick you up from home and finish at the college/university –
or the other way round, college/university to home.
As an NHS professional, we know the everyday stresses and strains you go through, and would like to thank you for your amazing efforts, keeping people safe and helping people recover, so we offer a discount for NHS driving lessons, similar to the students, as a way of showing our appreciation.
All our customers get FREE access to our online theory and hazard perception training, to help you pass your theory test easily.
This covers everything you need to prepare for the theory test, from hazard perception clips, road signs, and the highway code, letting you fit revision around your schedule. Alongside the practical driving lessons you’ll be having with your instructor in Portswood, this puts you in the strongest position of getting through your theory and practical with confidence.
Plenty of the people we teach find that doing the theory training in parallel with their driving lessons helps the two sides of learning to drive come together, 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 pick you up from home and drop you at college or university, once you have some experience on busier roads. Some of the colleges and universities we cover:
Portswood is a vibrant and diverse district in Southampton, offering learner drivers an ideal mix of challenges and opportunities to build real-world confidence behind the wheel. From bustling high streets to multi-lane roundabouts, this area provides the perfect training ground for new drivers preparing for their test and beyond. With a qualified local instructor, you can quickly become familiar with the roads that make Portswood such a distinctive part of the city.
One of the great advantages of learning to drive in Portswood is exposure to genuinely busy roads. Portswood Road itself sees constant traffic flow, pedestrian crossings, and parked vehicles, helping learners sharpen their observation and hazard perception skills. Additionally, nearby roundabouts, including those connecting to The Avenue and Winchester Road, offer excellent practice for lane discipline, signalling, and give-way judgement. Mastering these features early on builds the confidence needed for Southampton’s wider road network.
Beyond the driving lessons, Portswood is home to plenty worth discovering. The area sits close to Southampton Common, a fantastic green space for relaxing after a lesson. History enthusiasts can also venture toward the nearby Old Portswood area, which retains charming architectural touches from a bygone era.
Once test day arrives and you’re a fully licensed driver, Portswood’s nightlife and amenities become even more accessible. The area boasts an array of restaurants, cafes, and bars catering to students and locals alike, alongside independent shops and supermarkets for everyday convenience.
Learning to drive in Portswood offers a well-rounded experience, combining practical road training with the enjoyment of local culture. It’s an excellent choice for aspiring drivers in Southampton.
It depends on the individual, but on average it takes around 40-45 hours of lessons, combined with plenty of practice, before you’re ready to pass.
Prices depend on the type of lesson and how many you book in a block, so check our prices page for full details.
Yes, Lendrums Driving School offers intensive driving courses in Portswood for learners who want to pass quickly, tailored to your current ability.
Of course, we offer manual or automatic lessons in Portswood, whichever works best for you.
We do, we offer discounts for students and NHS staff to help make lessons more affordable.
Yes, we offer flexible pickups wherever suits you best, so lessons fit around your schedule.
Our instructors cover Portswood and the nearby towns and villages – see our full list above for details.
Just get in touch and we’ll match you with an instructor in Portswood, based on your availability.
Yes, Lendrums Driving School offers gift vouchers for all our lesson types, making a great present for any special occasion.
Of course – Lendrums Driving School is an official Grade A ORDIT training centre, so our trainers can guide you through the full 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 walk you through every step.
Click here and read about the driving instructor course, and why not arrange a meeting with our Director / Ordit Trainer John, who will talk you through the course and your options, 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 why not find out more?
Once you’re qualified, why not join the team (read below)?
Instructor Franchise Opportunities Portswood
Lendrums Driving School Portswood is always looking for amazing driving instructors to join the fantastic team.
Don’t 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’re big on transparency and quality.
Marie has been one of our automatic driving instructors at Lendrums Driving School for over 9 years, supporting pupil after pupil to a first-time pass. Automatic lessons are her focus, and takes real pride in watching a nervous first-timer become a confident driver. With almost a decade of experience, she knows exactly how to put a nervous learner at ease, taking the stress out of learning to drive.
– Marie, Lendrums Driving School
Let our Professional driving instructors help you achieve your goal, and let us help you learn a skill for life. We also offer free online theory training to help you along your way. Contact us today.
Looking for that perfect gift? We sell a variety of gift packs and vouchers.
