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I passed first time with Marius as my instructor. After a bad experience with another company, Marius really helped me develop as a driver by building my confidence and experience. He was always very... See more
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Asdren taught both my children, and both passed their practicals at the first attempt!! They both really enjoyed his lessons, and found them interesting, enlightening and fun. If you're looking for... See more
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I had very little time to prepare after returning from abroad, but Miki did the impossible. She managed in a few lessons to get me ready for the test, something that previous teachers couldn’t, all wh... See more
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Jarretts Driving School is a family run driving school. We have plenty years of experience in this field. In all these years we have grown rapidly while still focusing on customer satisfaction which is our primary focus. We have a team of highly trained and experienced instructors who are friendly and patient. They will guide you thoroughly and provide all relevant information. We constantly review the prices to ensure that we always offer competitive prices and never compromise on quality. We have the right packages that will suit your needs.
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Highly Recommend!
Passed my test first time thanks to Fakhira and Darshan. Extremely helpful and thorough, made sure I covered everything before my test. Would highly recommend.
27 April 2026
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Reply from Jarretts Driving School
Thank you for your kind review.
A huge congratulations on passing your driving test first time—fantastic achievement! 🎉
We’re delighted to hear about your experience with Fakhira and Darshan. It’s great to see how their support, thorough approach, and teamwork helped ensure you were fully prepared for your test.
Wishing you all the very best with your driving moving forward—stay safe on the roads!
If you ever need anything in the future, just let us know—we’re always here to help.
Liliana is amazing instructor
Liliana is amazing instructor, she was clam and helpful throughout my lesson.
She made sure I learned everything with great precision and i passed my test with only one minor
24 April 2026
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Reply from Jarretts Driving School
Thank you so much for your lovely review.
Huge congratulations on passing your driving test with only 1 minor — a fantastic achievement and thoroughly deserved! 🚗🎉
We’re delighted to hear how positive your experience was with Liliana. Her calm, supportive, and precise teaching style is something we truly value, so it’s wonderful to see this reflected in your lessons.
Thank you again for choosing Jarretts Driving School. We wish you many safe and happy years of driving ahead 😊
Success with Gavin @ Jarretts
With Jarretts, my son Alex succeeded in his driving test on the first try (manual gearbox)
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Gavin was a great instructor, skilled, patient and punctual, and developed Alex for success over a course of several weeks. Very pleased with the experience, we highly recommend Jarretts Driving School and Gavin in particular as an instructor
24 April 2026
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Reply from Jarretts Driving School
Thank you very much for your wonderful review.
Firstly, congratulations to Alex on passing his manual driving test first time — that is a fantastic achievement and something he should be very proud of.
We are delighted to hear that Gavin provided such a positive learning experience throughout the training process. His patience, professionalism, punctuality and ability to help pupils build confidence are qualities we value greatly, so it is wonderful to hear your feedback reflected this.
It is also fantastic to hear that Alex felt well prepared and supported throughout his lessons, leading to such a successful result.
Thank you once again for choosing Jarretts Driving School and for highly recommending both Gavin and our school. We will be sure to pass your kind comments over to him.
We wish Alex all the very best moving forward and many years of safe and enjoyable driving ahead.
Many thanks.
Sultan has been the sort of instructor…
Sultan has been the sort of instructor you need to ensure you ace your driving test in a calm and confident manner. His patient and common sense approach ensures you get the important stuff done in an efficient and professional way without any time wasted. I managed to pass this morning with zero faults with the examiner going so far as saying she enjoyed the journey with me :)
21 April 2026
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Reply from Jarretts Driving School
Thank you for your fantastic review.
A huge congratulations on passing your driving test with zero faults—that’s an exceptional achievement! 🎉
We’re delighted to hear about your experience with Sultan. His calm, patient, and practical approach clearly made a real difference, helping you build confidence and prepare efficiently for your test.
It’s also great to hear the positive feedback from the examiner—that really speaks volumes about the standard of driving you achieved.
Wishing you all the very best with your driving moving forward—stay safe on the roads!
If you ever need anything in the future, just let us know—we’re always here to help.
Vikas is a great driving instructor!
Vikas is a great driving instructor!
My wife was a learner driver and she has passed her test last month. We found Vikas a very professional and calm driving instructo, we would recommend him to anyone who is learning to pass their driving test.
12 March 2026
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Reply from Jarretts Driving School
Thank you very much for your kind review.
Firstly, congratulations to your wife on passing her driving test last month — that is a fantastic achievement.
We are delighted to hear that you found Vikas to be such a professional, calm and supportive driving instructor. Helping pupils feel comfortable and confident throughout their learning journey is something we pride ourselves on, so it is wonderful to hear this reflected in your experience.
Thank you once again for choosing Jarretts Driving School and for recommending Vikas to others. We will be sure to pass your kind comments on to him.
We wish your wife all the very best and many years of safe and enjoyable driving ahead.
Many thanks.
I had an excellent experience learning…
I had an excellent experience learning to drive with Darshan Kumar, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. From the very beginning, he demonstrated incredible patience, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to helping me succeed.
His teaching style is clear, structured, and tailored to the learner’s needs. He explained everything in a way that was easy to understand, and he always made sure I felt comfortable and confident behind the wheel. Even when I made mistakes, he remained calm and constructive, turning every situation into a valuable learning opportunity.
What truly sets Darshan apart is his attention to detail and his focus on building not just driving skills, but safe driving habits for life. Thanks to his guidance, I was able to pass my driving test on the first attempt, which speaks volumes about the quality of his instruction.
If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, supportive, and highly effective driving instructor, Darshan Kumar is the one to go to. I’m incredibly grateful for his help and would recommend him to anyone without hesitation.
19 April 2026
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Reply from Jarretts Driving School
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Pratekk.
Huge congratulations on passing your driving test first time — a fantastic achievement and something you should be very proud of! 🚗🎉
We’re delighted to hear how positive your experience was with Darshan. His patience, professionalism, and commitment to helping learners succeed are qualities we truly value, so it’s fantastic to see this reflected in your journey.
It’s especially great to hear that his teaching style helped build not only your confidence behind the wheel, but also safe driving habits for life. That is exactly what quality driving tuition should achieve.
Thank you again for choosing Jarretts Driving School and for recommending both Darshan and the school so highly. We wish you many safe and happy years of driving ahead 😊
Adel Shafik ,
Adel Shafik ,
I had two driving instructors before, and unfortunately I didn’t have the best experience or make much progress with them. I struggled with my confidence and didn’t feel fully supported during my lessons.
Then I started learning with Adel Shafik, and everything completely changed. I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor. From the very first lesson, he was calm, patient, and incredibly supportive. He explains everything clearly and never makes you feel rushed or stressed, even if you make mistakes.
He is genuinely such a sweet, kind, and understanding instructor, and he really cares about his students. What stood out the most was how he helped build my confidence step by step and made me feel comfortable behind the wheel.
Thanks to him, I not only passed my driving test with no problems at all, but I also feel like a safe and confident driver. I genuinely couldn’t have done it without him, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great driving instructor!
16 April 2026
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Reply from Jarretts Driving School
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review.
A huge congratulations on passing your driving test—what an incredible achievement! 🎉
We’re absolutely delighted to hear about your experience with Adel Shafik. It’s fantastic to know that his calm, patient, and supportive approach helped rebuild your confidence and made such a positive difference to your learning journey. Creating a comfortable environment where pupils can grow in confidence is exactly what we aim for, so it’s great to see this reflected in your experience.
Wishing you all the very best with your driving moving forward—stay safe and enjoy the freedom on the road!
If you ever need anything in the future, just let us know—we’re always here to help.
I can't recommend Sultan enough
I can't recommend Sultan enough. I passed my exam in my first attempt. I’m grateful for his excellent coaching.
Sultan's patience, clear guidance, and supportive teaching style made all the difference. He explained everything in a calm and easy-to-understand way, helped build confidence behind the wheel, and focused on exactly what was needed to pass. Truly grateful for such a professional and encouraging instructor.
31 March 2026
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Reply from Jarretts Driving School
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience.
A huge congratulations on passing your driving test first time—an excellent achievement! 🎉
We’re delighted to hear about your experience with Sultan. His patience, clear guidance, and supportive teaching style clearly made a real difference, and it’s great to see how his calm approach helped build your confidence and prepare you so well for your test.
Wishing you all the very best with your driving moving forward—stay safe on the roads!
If you ever need anything in the future, just let us know—we’re always here to help.
Couldn’t have asked for better!!
I couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor than Vikas. From the very first lesson, he was patient, calm, and incredibly supportive, which made a huge difference to my confidence behind the wheel. He explains everything clearly and never makes you feel rushed or pressured, even when you make mistakes.
What really stood out was how encouraging he was throughout the whole process. He always focused on building my confidence and made sure I fully understood not just how to drive, but how to drive safely and independently. His teaching style is professional, friendly, and very effective!
Thanks to Vikas, I passed my test with 1 minor. I’m so grateful for his patience, dedication, and positive attitude. I would highly recommend him and Jarretts driving school!!
14 April 2026
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Reply from Jarretts Driving School
Thank you so much for your amazing review.
Congratulations on passing your driving test with just 1 minor fault — that is a fantastic achievement and something you should be extremely proud of.
We are delighted to hear that Vikas helped make you feel calm, confident and supported throughout your learning journey. His patience, professionalism and dedication towards helping pupils become safe and independent drivers are qualities we are very proud of, so it is wonderful to hear your experience reflected this.
Thank you once again for choosing Jarretts Driving School and for taking the time to share your experience. We will be sure to pass your kind comments over to Vikas.
We wish you all the very best moving forward and many years of safe and enjoyable driving ahead.
Many thanks.
Professional and Supportive – Highly Recommend
I had a very positive experience with Shah. He maintains a structured and highly professional approach, ensuring that all aspects of driving are taught to a high standard. His clear instructions, constructive feedback and attention to detail helped me develop strong skills and a thorough understanding of safe driving practices. His approach was extremely effective, as I was able to pass my test on the first attempt. I would highly recommend shah to anyone who is committed to learning properly and achieving success.
DVSA cancelled and rescheduled my test on the day of the test and Shah had conflict on that day with his other pupil but he made sure that my test was not impacted by this change and arranged another instructor with a compatible vehicle on a short notice.
Really grateful to the Raess who helped in building confidence on his car in 2 days and on the day of test at short notice due to my rescheduled appointment. That support made everything much less stressful and helped the test go smoothly.
7 April 2026
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Reply from Jarretts Driving School
Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review.
A huge congratulations on passing your driving test first time—an excellent achievement! 🎉
We’re delighted to hear about your experience with Shah. His structured and professional approach, combined with clear guidance and attention to detail, clearly played a big part in helping you develop into a safe and confident driver.
It’s also great to see the teamwork highlighted—well done to Raess for stepping in at short notice and helping ensure everything ran smoothly despite the last-minute changes. Situations like this can be stressful, so it’s fantastic to hear that the support you received made a positive difference.
Wishing you all the very best with your driving moving forward—stay safe on the roads!
If you ever need anything in the future, just let us know—we’re always here to help.
Passed first time with Jay as my…
Passed first time with Jay as my instructor! Enjoyable learning experience and helped me every step of the way to test day.
Thanks Jay!
9 April 2026
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Reply from Jarretts Driving School
Huge congratulations on passing first time—that’s an amazing achievement! 🎉
We’re so pleased to hear you had an enjoyable learning experience with Jay and that he was able to support you every step of the way through to test day. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to him.
Wishing you all the best with your driving—stay safe and enjoy the road ahead! 🚗
I passed first time with 0 faults with…
I passed first time with 0 faults with Miki! I managed to learn and prepare for my driving test within a month with her, having only had 8 lessons together. She’s patient but also tough on you which prepares you really well. I highly recommend going with her, couldn’t have gotten a better instructor!!
10 April 2026
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Reply from Jarretts Driving School
Thank you so much for your amazing review.
A huge congratulations on passing your driving test first time with zero faults—that’s an outstanding achievement! 🎉
We’re delighted to hear about your experience with Miki. Preparing for your test in such a short time and achieving such a high standard really shows the effectiveness of her teaching style. It’s great to hear how her balance of patience and discipline helped get you test-ready so quickly.
Wishing you all the very best with your driving—stay safe on the roads!
If you ever need anything in the future, just let us know—we’re always here to help.
I couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor
I couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor than Jay Ladva. From my very first lesson to the day of my test, Jay was patient, professional, and genuinely committed to making me a confident, safe driver.
What stood out most was how Jay tailored each lesson to my learning style. He explained things clearly – whether it was parallel parking, roundabouts, or clutch control – and never made me feel silly for making mistakes. Instead, we’d go over what happened calmly and practice until I got it right.
Thank you Jay 🙏
8 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Jarretts Driving School
Thank you so much for your kind words, and huge congratulations on passing your driving test! 🎉
We’re delighted to hear about your experience with Jay. His patience, professionalism, and ability to tailor each lesson to the individual really do make a difference, so it’s fantastic to see that reflected in your journey.
It’s great to hear how comfortable you felt learning everything from manoeuvres to roundabouts, and that Jay helped build your confidence in such a supportive way—we’ll be sure to pass your feedback on to him.
Wishing you all the very best with your driving—stay safe and enjoy the road ahead! 🚗
Shah - The best instructor
I’m absolutely delighted to have passed my driving test on the first attempt, and I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my instructor, Shah.
Shah has been incredibly patient, professional, and supportive throughout my learning journey. He has a calm and friendly approach to teaching, which made every lesson enjoyable and helped me feel at ease, even when I was nervous. His clear explanations and constructive feedback really made a difference in building my confidence on the road.
What stood out most was his attention to detail and how he tailored each lesson to focus on areas I needed to improve. I felt fully prepared going into my test—and passing first time is a testament to Shah’s excellent teaching.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Shah to anyone looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable driving instructor. Thank you once again for all your help and support!
8 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Jarretts Driving School
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review.
A huge congratulations on passing your driving test first time—what an incredible achievement! 🎉
We’re delighted to hear about your experience with Shah. His patience, professionalism, and supportive approach clearly made a real difference, and it’s great to see how his tailored teaching style helped build your confidence and prepare you so well for your test.
Wishing you all the very best with your driving moving forward—stay safe on the roads!
If you ever need anything in the future, just let us know—we’re always here to help.
Adel was amazing
Adel was amazing.
I passed !!!
He was patient and kept my hopes up along the way.
Thank you Adel for believing in me and allowing me to practise when I needed it. I’m so appreciative and grateful to you.
7 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Jarretts Driving School
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience.
A huge congratulations on passing—what an amazing achievement! 🎉
We’re delighted to hear that Adel provided such a positive experience and supported you every step of the way. His patience and encouragement really do make a difference, and it’s great to see that reflected in your journey.
Wishing you all the very best with your driving going forward—stay safe on the roads!
If you need anything else in the future, just let us know—we’re always here to help.
Ronald was my driving instructor for two years and helped me pass my test
Ronald was my driving instructor for two years and helped me pass my test. I highly recommend him
4 April 2026
Unprompted review
Fantastic experience with an amazing…
Fantastic experience with an amazing instructor—very patient and understanding. I was nervous about my first driving lesson, but they made me feel comfortable
30 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Jarretts Driving School
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so pleased to hear you had a fantastic experience and that your instructor made you feel comfortable from the very first lesson.
Starting driving can be nerve-wracking, so it’s great to know their patience and understanding helped build your confidence. We wish you all the best with your journey and look forward to supporting you further.
Instructor Review
I have recently passed my driving test with zero faults, and I couldn’t have done it without my instructor, Lewis. His dedication, patience, and professionalism were outstanding from start to finish.
He explained everything clearly, and has always made sure I felt comfortable. I used to feel very nervous when I was driving but slowly gained confidence due to his trust and professional teaching. His teaching style is calm, supportive, and incredibly effective, which made a huge difference in helping me achieve such a great result.
I’m truly grateful for all the time and effort he put into helping me succeed. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to learn to drive and pass with confidence.
1 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Jarretts Driving School
Thank you so much for your incredible feedback.
Huge congratulations on passing your driving test with zero faults — that is an absolutely outstanding achievement and something you should be extremely proud of.
We’re absolutely delighted to hear how positive your experience was with Lewis throughout your driving journey. His dedication, patience, professionalism, and calm teaching approach are exactly the qualities we value so highly at Jarretts Driving School.
It’s especially lovely to hear how much your confidence grew over time and how supported and comfortable you felt during your lessons. Helping nervous pupils become safe, confident drivers is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do, so feedback like this genuinely means a lot.
Thank you once again for taking the time to share such thoughtful comments and for your kind recommendation. We’ll be sure to pass your fantastic feedback onto Lewis — I’m sure he will be incredibly proud to read it.
Wishing you many years of safe, confident, and happy driving ahead 🚗✨
I Drove With Ronald For about two Years…
I Drove With Ronald For about two Years and he has helped me pass the exam, he has helped me very much and i would reccomend him very much
1 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Jarretts Driving School
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback.
Huge congratulations on passing your driving test — that is a fantastic achievement and a reward for all of your hard work and dedication over the last two years.
We’re absolutely delighted to hear how much Ronald supported you throughout your driving journey. Helping pupils grow in confidence and develop into safe, capable drivers is exactly what we strive for at Jarretts Driving School.
Thank you as well for your recommendation and for taking the time to share your experience. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words onto Ronald — I’m sure he will be very proud to hear about your success.
Wishing you many years of safe, confident, and happy driving ahead 🚗✨
Ask for Liliana!
I had been trying to learn to drive on and off for years with various instructors with no luck and then gave up for nearly 7 years. I finally decided to learn to drive. Even though I had done maybe 100+ hours I just couldn’t get driving no matter what so I had really low expectations.
I booked a starter session and was allocated Liliana, when I looked at reviews she had fantastic reviews so I decided to go for it and it was the best decision I’ve made.
Liliana is a fantastic instructor. After explaining my problems in the past and that I had ADHD, she amended her teaching to what would work for me. She was so supportive and never shouted or ever made me feel bad. When I got overwhelmed in lessons- she would ask me to pull over and give me encouragement.
I never ever thought I would pass but Liliana didn’t give up on me even when I wanted to. She always puts her students first and I’m so grateful she was my teacher. I passed first time with 5 minors after doing lessons with exclusively her and I couldn’t be more grateful. I will really miss our lessons and want to tell future learners not to give up. It is hard to find a decent instructor but Liliana is truly one of a kind. Thank you again Liliana and Jarretts- I will forever be grateful and will always recommend you to my friends/ family moving forward.
31 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Jarretts Driving School
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a heartfelt review, and a huge congratulations on passing first time—that’s an incredible achievement! 👏🚗
Your journey is truly inspiring, and we’re so pleased that you didn’t give up. It’s fantastic to hear how Liliana was able to adapt her teaching style to support you, especially taking into account your past experiences and ADHD. That level of care, patience, and understanding is exactly what we strive for.
We’re especially glad to hear how she helped you stay calm and encouraged you through those overwhelming moments—this is what great teaching is all about.
Passing with just 5 minors after everything you’ve been through is an amazing result, and you should be extremely proud of yourself.
Thank you again for your kind words and for recommending us to others—it really means a lot. Wishing you all the very best on the road ahead. Drive safely and enjoy your freedom! 🚗✨
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