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Hallwood Training Services Ltd

Hallwood Training Services Ltd

4.9(61 reviews)See reviews ↓·Ipswich

About the company

Hallwood Training Services Ltd is a driving school based in Ipswich. The instructor has 23 years of experience and holds a Grade A / Grade 6(A) Approved Driving Instructor qualification. The instructor also holds a RoSPA Gold advanced driving award and is a DVSA Fleet Registered qualified fleet trainer. The instructor is PTLLS qualified and DBS checked.

The company is ICO registered and follows DSA and DIA codes of conduct. All learners are covered by company insurance. The company is a DIA member and DVSA-registered with full ADI status. Lessons are provided in an air-conditioned car with driving guidance notes. The company serves Ipswich, Felixstowe and Woodbridge.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Anxious beginners, teenagers starting out and drivers returning after years away all appear among the accounts left for Hallwood Training Services. Ian is the name that recurs throughout, credited with a calm, patient approach that settles nerves and builds confidence steadily over a series of lessons. More than one review highlights passing the practical test at the first attempt, some with only a handful of minor faults recorded, and link that outcome to the structured preparation they received.

Understanding how the car actually works, rather than simply memorising procedures, is a theme that runs through the feedback, and the explanations are described as clear enough to suit people who process information differently. A refresher course covering motorway driving for someone who had not driven for years is also singled out.

Beyond test preparation, the teaching is said to cover safe and proactive driving, handling unexpected situations on the road and remaining in control when plans change, including one occasion when assistance was given to a stranded motorist. Lessons are remembered as enjoyable and reassuring, and the organisation of the intensive course that one pupil completed successfully is praised alongside the encouragement that accompanied it, with Ian's patience and steady manner at the centre of the experience.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Liam Shaw3 September 2026

Would definitely recommend. I wasn’t very confident at the start and he helped me feel relaxed and made the lessons enjoyable. He also went beyond to talk about how the car actually worked so that you can understand what you are doing better. I ended up passing first time because of his support and patience to help me improve. Thank you!

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George Brightman31 July 2026

Ian without a doubt made it easy to drive. He is always in control of every situation no matter what it is- even when we had to stop for a lady broken down on the side of a main road to help her out! Proving he’s a half decent bloke as well 😂 I couldn’t recommend him enough as he made me pass smoothly with 0 minors.

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Johnny H16 July 2026

For starters what an absolute legend! Such a chilled friendly guy! Who actually teaches you to drive! I had some experience but needed to brush up on things! Which he was excellent at telling me as I struggle to process information! so he explained things so well! And out of all that I PASSED first time 🫡👌🏼👌🏼. I would absolutely recommend Ian! I will miss the chats and company on the drives. Cheers Ian all the best! So again I would definitely look into booking with Ian! You will do well being taught by him

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Lexie Nicholls30 June 2026

I couldn’t recommend my driving instructor enough! Thanks to his patience, support and excellent teaching, I passed my driving test first time. Every lesson was enjoyable, and he always made me feel comfortable and at ease, even when I was nervous. He explained everything clearly, built my confidence, and made learning to drive something I genuinely looked forward to. If you’re looking for an instructor who’s friendly, professional, and truly wants you to succeed, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him. I’ll definitely miss him can’t thank him enough!!!!!

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Alice Smith29 June 2026

Ian was extremely helpful and well organised. Our son thoroughly enjoyed his lessons and having completed an intensive course he passed his test. Thank you very much - highly recommended!

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leo smith29 June 2026

I partook in their intensive course for 5 days and managed to pass first time! Super happy with every part of it. Ian was amazing at teaching and helped me to pass as soon as possible. Would definitely recommend to all.

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Isla Emmamdeen10 June 2026

Really amazing driving instructor, teaches you the best way to do things and really understands how to improve your difficulties when driving. Felt really comfortable with Ian and always had an enjoyable lesson which can sometimes be difficult to find in a driving instructor. Highly recommend!!

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Contact
+447765500740www.hallwood.org256 Colchester Rd, Ipswich IP4 4QY
Working hours
Monday09:00–18:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
Saturday09:00–17:00
SundayClosed