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West London Driving School

5.0(114 reviews)See reviews ↓·London

About the company

West London Driving School was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. The school serves West and Central London, covering 6+ areas and test centres. Instructors are DVSA-approved and qualified ADIs. The school offers manual and automatic lessons, intensive courses, mock tests, Pass Plus, and test car hire. It supports the DVSA's Ready to Pass? campaign.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

West London Driving School, based on Gloucester Gardens, attracts consistent praise for instructors described as calm, observant and reassuring with anxious or inexperienced drivers. Mohammed, Mizan and Sabbir are named repeatedly, with pupils crediting them for spotting small mistakes early and correcting them through clear guidance rather than pressure. Several learners describe passing first time, including one who did so with no faults recorded, and parents mention children passing on their first attempt under Mohammed's teaching.

A structured approach to test preparation is highlighted, with mock tests and practice sessions scouting the actual test centre in Hendon mentioned as helping remove any surprises on the day. A number of reviews mention that instructors remain patient throughout, whether teaching someone with no previous experience or an already licensed driver adapting to UK roads and roundabouts.

Communication is described as straightforward, with instructors flexible about rescheduling and clear about costs from the outset. A detail many reviews return to is how instructors turn what might otherwise feel stressful into a steady, encouraging process, with pupils feeling genuinely at ease by the time test day arrives. Lessons run on weekday mornings through early afternoon, with additional availability throughout the day on Sundays for anyone needing a weekend slot.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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erwan delorme7 July 2026

Great experience with Sabbir. Just passed my test (my theory was expiring the next day). Sabbir helped me every step of the way from first right and left turns to all manoeuvres. I failed one test due to stress and got it on my second try today. Would absolutely recommend this driving school and Sabbir in perticular.

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Laura Leclézio7 July 2026

Honestly can't recommend Mohammed enough. I picked up driving again recently after multiple attempts several years ago in a different part of the country. I had a LOT of anxiety around driving and tests, but Mohammed gave me a lot of confidence on the road. He's calm but gives very detailed feedback, and I felt like I was improving quickly. He gives good prompts which definitely stuck with me, like "less space, less speed," etc. It really helped, and I kept repeating these to myself during the test. Very good communication around scheduling, and he's always on time. Very much catered to my availability around my workday, so that was appreciated. A couple of times we had to reschedule, but he made it easy and kept my work schedule in mind. Also knows the test area well and what other learners find tricky. Bonus - I did get along with him great. If you're going to be stuck in a car for hours on end, it's good to be with someone like him! I have now passed my test (1st time with Mohammed), which I honestly didn't think would ever happen. Thanks again, and good luck to all future learners. You will be in good hands with Mohammed.

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German Sturla30 June 2026

Mohammed was amazing. Extremely knowledgeable, calm and helpful. Was able to pass my test after some quick lessons with him! Everything he explained and shared was directly relevant to my test.

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Darius T22 June 2026

I passed my test thanks to Mizan! You are in good hands with him. It can be hard to find a reliable instructor. I have had a few different teachers over the last years and he is the most competent by far Mizan is an incredible driving instructor. Extremely thorough, knowledgable and experienced. He teaches you everything necessary in order to make you a safe and confident driver, whilst being kind and relaxed I have enjoyed our lessons a lot and will stick around for the pass plus with him. You made me a great driver and I am thankful for that 🤝

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Mustafa Ghafouri21 June 2026

I passed my driving test thanks to Mohammed at West London Driving School and can't recommend him enough. What stood out was the structured plan toward test day — mock tests, scouting sessions at the actual test centre (Hendon), and a test-day warm-up package — so nothing on the day was a surprise. Throughout, he was patient, professional, and clear with pricing. Communication was effortless via WhatsApp and he was flexible whenever I needed to reschedule. If you want an instructor who actually plans toward the test outcome rather than just clocking hours, he's the one. Highly recommended.

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Christian Senkpiel18 June 2026

Fantastic experience learning to drive with Mohammed! Very patient and calming in the Wild West roads of London! Almost sad to have passed as it means the lessons are over! Highly recommended!

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Faisal Al Dakhil10 June 2026

Incredible guidance from instructor Mizan. He is very calm, patient and observant. Always making you feel at ease during the learning process. Thanks to him, managed to pass first time. Could not recommend him and the school enough.

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Contact
+447507594824www.westlondondrivingschool.co.uk62 Gloucester Gardens, London W2 6BN
Working hours
Monday08:00–15:30
Tuesday08:00–15:30
Wednesday08:00–15:30
Thursday08:00–15:30
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
Sunday08:00–18:30