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Leo's Driving School

Leo's Driving School

5.0(150 reviews)See reviews ↓·Bournemouth

About the company

Leo's Driving School is a driving school based in Bournemouth. Leo is the driving instructor and owner of Leo's Driving School. Leo previously worked at BSM for over 9 years. Leo gained his qualifications with the Instructor College in Stockport, Manchester. Leo's Driving School offers driving lessons in Bournemouth and Poole. Leo has over 9 years of experience as a driving instructor. Leo offers driving lessons in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

One-to-one lessons for beginners through to test-ready pupils form the core of the work at this Charminster Road school, with structured plans that build confidence gradually rather than rushing progress. Reviewers often mention a calm, patient manner that suits nervous or first-time drivers, alongside clear explanations that make manoeuvres, junctions and test routes feel familiar well before test day.

An observation shared by more than one reviewer is Leo's own attentiveness to pace, letting pupils consolidate skills at a comfortable speed while still pushing them towards genuine readiness rather than false confidence. Several accounts describe passing on the first attempt, often with very few minor faults, and credit this to thorough preparation covering both the practical routes and advice on booking theory and practical tests promptly. Multilingual communication is also noted as helpful for pupils more comfortable expressing themselves outside English.

Lessons are described as structured yet flexible, adapting to individual learning speeds without dwelling unnecessarily on material already mastered. The consistency of praise across many pupils, from complete beginners to those returning after a break, points to a dependable and encouraging teaching style. With availability stretching across most days from early morning into the evening, and Saturday sessions running into the afternoon, booking around work, college or other commitments appears straightforward for those based in or near Bournemouth.

Leo's Driving School — Customer photo
Leo's Driving School — Customer photo
Leo's Driving School — Customer photo
Leo's Driving School — Customer photo

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Augusto César23 July 2026

Leo is a very nice driver instructor. I do recommend this guy. I’ve learned how to drive in the uk and I passed in my first attempt. Thank you Leo for your help and support.

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Karolina Ačaitė26 June 2026

Leonardo is a really great driving instructor. He communicates with precision. Not just clearly, but also calibrated to the person in front of him. He knows how to create a genuine belief in yourself; has a skill to identify a real capacity in you before you have demonstrated it, and making you feel that it is achievable. He stays calm under pressure, tolerates challenging situations well and doesn't flinch when you are struggling or feeling anxious. That steadiness is itself regulating for the learner. He pays attention to details and doesn’t just tell you what to do in a car, but makes you to understand WHY, so you can reason through different situations alone. I highly recommend Leonardo for anyone who not only wants to pass their driving test, but also become a safe and confident driver.

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Paula Angel26 May 2026

Leo was very helpful. I learned to drive from scratch with him and quickly I developed confidence. He taught me to drive safely and many useful tips to pass my driving test. Leo speaks multiple languages which is very useful as I could express better in my mother tongue language. I would recommend Leo without hesitation! If you are looking for a driving instructor, you found the best one! Thank you Leo!

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Daniel Young11 May 2026

Leo is fantastic, I couldn’t recommend him highly enough. His lessons are structured and make sure you learn at a pace you’re comfortable with but without constantly covering old ground. His attention to detail on the structure of the test meant that on the day nothing took me by surprise and all the test routes felt like second nature. He was also very helpful with advice on how to pass my theory and get a test booked in a reasonable time. Above all he’s a great a guy, fun to spend time with and will you give you the best chance of passing your test first time.

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Iris16 December 2025

Firstly, Leo is The best instructor, and wish I have met him before; I would have my license before. His work experience is essential for anyone who has fear or any worries about driving. So, thank you so much for believing in me and making my lessons so calm. Wishing you all the best in future.😀

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warren rolfe12 December 2025

Top instructor , I had to take an extended test due to some poor life choices and Leo helped me pass first time. now Ive come to an end of my lessons i find im really going to miss spending the Friday afternoons with him . Highly recommend.. !!!!

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Ethan Brackenbury11 December 2025

Amazing instructor, had plenty of patience whilst i was learning and helped me fix all the mistakes along the way, never made me feel anxious when driving and always helped support my confidence when driving. Passed my practical test first time all thanks to leo. 10/10

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Contact
+447792966399www.leosdrivingschool.com83 Charminster Rd, Bournemouth BH8 8UE
Working hours
Monday07:00–21:00
Tuesday07:00–21:00
Wednesday07:00–21:00
Thursday07:00–21:00
Friday07:00–21:00
Saturday09:00–17:00
Sunday07:00–21:00