South London Driving School

120 The Chase, SM6 8JS, Wallington
South London Driving School
120 The Chase
SM6 8JS, Wallington
+442031519181

Opening hours

  • sunday: 8h-20h
  • monday: 8h-20h
  • tuesday: 8h-20h
  • wednesday: 8h-20h
  • thursday: 8h-20h
  • friday: 8h-20h
  • saturday: 8h-20h

Our comment from DrivingSchoolsTOP.co.uk about South London Driving School:

South London Driving School provides exceptional driving instruction, with a strong emphasis on patient and professional teaching. Many students have praised their instructors, particularly Brian and Bala, who are known for their calm demeanor, encouraging techniques, and ability to tailor lessons to individual needs.

Highlights of the services include:

  • Highly recommended instructors: Brian and Bala have earned praise for their expertise, understanding, and friendly approach, helping students build confidence and pass their tests on the first attempt.
  • Flexible scheduling: Instructors are accommodating and ensure that lessons are scheduled at times that suit students' busy lives.
  • Effective teaching methods: Clear and structured lessons allow students to learn at their own pace, with detailed feedback and support throughout the learning process.
  • Consistent success: Many students report passing their driving tests successfully, often after a short series of lessons, thanks to the focused instruction.

While most reviews are highly positive, some students have mentioned issues related to scheduling and last-minute cancellations. Overall, South London Driving School is recommended for those looking to learn driving in a nurturing and effective environment.

South London Driving School: Reviews

4.8/5 (105 Reviews)
Chef Grecco 10 months ago

Negative experience: Try to speak with Brian with the phone provided on the website and I just wanted to make sure I was in the right place since there are a lot of scammers online and that is how Brian replied to me, as you see in the picture with homophobic and racist comments

Wagdy Fahmi 2 years ago

Positive experience: Bala is an excellent teacher - kind and patient, offers constant reassurance and minor corrections to ensure the standard of driving is always of a high quality. Highly recommend. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Darnell Burke 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great instructor takes the time to get I fully test ready great experience overall

Matt Grace 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Bala was a really fun guy to spend time in the car with and was a very helpful instructor. Passed first time!

J V B 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Bala is excellent driving instructor. Knowledgeable and very disciplined individual. He is very humble and has loads of patience to teach driving. I cleared my test in first attempt. A big thank you.

Srinithi 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I was learning with 2 instructors from a different driving school. Finally, I joined this school and within 2 months I have passed my test. The price was reasonable and my instructor was very kind and polite.

Josh Mullaney 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Honestly could not recommend Bala enough. I am TERRIBLE under pressure & am usually sure to fail things first & sometimes second time. But having been taught by Bala, only 20 hours in 10 days - he taught me so well that I passed today with only 4 minors. As expected, the pressure got to me & I drove the worst I have all week. But Bala’s teachings made me remain ‘safe & in control’ even when I made mistakes. He’s also a genuinely nice bloke who I enjoyed chatting with & made me feel incredibly comfortable & welcome to be using his car. Forever grateful, Bala!!

Saim Ali 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Was great experience, done it in first attempt by taking just 3 lessons in a row and bang here I got the license. Highly Recommended!!

Dulhan Jayalath 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good, experienced instructor y. Uses a detailed handbook to teach you everything you need to know. Checklist makes sure nothing is missed. Highly recommended.

James Balaam 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Had some great lessons with the school we worked hard and passed first time !

Chris Fagan 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brian is an excellent and patient teacher, perfect for nervous drivers. Thanks Brian!

Nick Hagan 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: All thanks to Brian, I finally passed my test, he persevered with me, and all thanks to his efforts in a new driver

George Wood 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brian was an excellent driving instructor! He was very calm when I needed to be, which was very important for me, and I will be recommending him to my friends and family.

Joshua Mitchell 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brian is a terrific instructor. He was able to take a nervous driver (me) and provide the confidence needed to pass the driving test first time (even in raining rush hour traffic). He makes himself available for lessons at times that are convenient. Some of his biggest traits are his professionalism and friendly personality.

Omar B 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: South London driving school is definitely the driving school to pick, Brian has helped me massively and gave me the confidence plus skills to pass my driving test. Thank you Brian.

Pedro Santos 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brian is brilliant, very caring and makes sure you know everything before the test. Make sure you take your lessons with him!

Vijay Venkat 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brian is an excellent driving instructor who always maintains patience during the lessons. He has been very professional and encouraging right from the first lesson until I have passed my test with flying colours.Thank you very much Brian. I strongly recommend South London Driving school.

sulayman nduka 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I just passed my driving test with SLDS my instructor Brian was great. He helped me correct my bad driving habits.

Polly Willshire 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brian was brilliant! He took a nervous, older first time driver from novice to pass in two weeks with the intensive course. He's kind and patient and a great teacher for a lifetime of safe driving! Thank you! Highly reccomend.

PhaNToM 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Passed first time! Very happy! Brian is a good instructor and is very calm and collective about what you want to learn, I felt very relaxed driving with him.

Estelle Cooch 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: South London Driving School is the BEST driving school! I spent ages looking at other places and I am SO glad I chose to learn with SLDS and Brian. Brian is calm, kind and always giving me tips to improve. I always felt completed safe and calm when I was in the car. If I got nervous before the test Brian always made me believe in myself so I never gave up. I am so so grateful to Brian and South London Driving School! Thank you!

Rachel Fapohunda 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Had an absolutely wonderful learning experience with Brian. He clearly repeated instructions, talked me through the manoeuvres and ensured that I was confident behind the wheel. Would recommend him to anyone wanting to learn a manual car!!

Jaya Sasi 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I just passed my practical test within 10 lessons and I strongly recommend south London driving to anyone who is planning to start their practical driving lesson and is trying to pass it first time round.

munjilon sangc 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I would like to say thank you a million times for being my driving instructor. I was actually losing hope and it costs me so much of money for the lesson from my previous instructor. The 46hrs of learning from my previous instructor was covered by you in just 4days. You are such a superb and cool instructor. You are straight forward and the professionalism of being an instructor is unquestionable and i can highly recommend it to anyone. Once again thank you so much for everhthing. To note that we cover the lesson in just a short period of time. Imagine, I pass the driving test in first take only. It was tremendously amazing. Keep up being a professional driving instructor. You really keep your promised that I can pass the test in just one take. God bless and thank you.

Kaori Cubas 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I totally recommend Brian to learn how to drive and to pass your test. He is so understanding, flexible and patient.

Salma Charfi 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I gave them 5 stars because of their outstanding service and their commitment to their students. I have felt very comfortable and especially Brian has provided with help and support and l passed. Really recommend south london driving school and l guarantie that you'll pass your test first time.

Salman Sylhet 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Today I pass my test ,I’m very happy thanks south london driving school is really helpful and friendly instructor

Alice Neves 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: My instructor was very patient and constructive on how I could improve my driving, I have now passed! Highly recommend :)

Tom Wooler 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Passed first time! Instructor knew when to push / challenge but in a way that was easy for me to take it in. A couple of late cancellations are the only reason it's not 5 stars.

tyler Braz 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I only have with Brian which was enough to help me pass I highly recommend using this learning school weather your a first driver or you’ve already been driving but have to redo test !

Ugo Ezeamakam 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic instructor, really takes his time to teach you things. Really enjoyed working with him and was so supportive even after I passed my driving test! Would 100% recommend to anyone who wants to get thorough lessons and pass their test!

David Lacko 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brain is a really good instructor, just passed my driving test with 1 minor and i am so happy

Raguraman Balaji 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: very calm instructor, he gave all the required notes before the exam and helped me to pass the exam in first attempt

Abhi Shan 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Had the pleasure of passing my test with the help of Brian. He arranged some lessons in such a short notice of 2 days. Would recommend.

berdus 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Got my full driving licence by instructor Brian's advices. Helpful and professional service.

Archanaa 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brian is a very patient and friendly instructor. He is very understanding and always stayed calm and ensured I was comfortable during lessons. I'm very glad he was my instructor and I would highly recommend South London Driving School. Thank you Brian!

Keir Smith 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Professional, friendly and flexible. A great service and reasonably priced. He made learning an enjoyable experience and was able to tailor his teaching methods to meet my learning needs . Thank you.

luke gardner 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brian is an amazing instructor very patient and understanding!

David Marcelino 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good service helpful and with lots of energy. Thanks

Talia Ajaz 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Passed only because of the patience my driving instructor showed me!! Would recommend this driving school 100%.

mary Adeniran 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brian was very helpful. He went at my pace of driving and was a great driving instructor! I am so please to have learned to drive with wimbeldon driving school.

HW9 Football 7 years ago

Negative experience: I had about 15 lessons with South London Driving School and was less then impressed. My lessons were constantly changed and my instructor was late on a number of occasions. One day I called him to see why and he forget we had a lesson so I was left without one :\ Wouldn’t recommend at all.

Olga Elg 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I've had a great experience with South London Driving School. Brian is a very professional, experienced and patient instructor who has taught me to drive and pass my driving test. I will highly recommend him to anyone. Thank you very much, Brian!

J. Levy 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Passed 1st time with Brian after learning with him for juat under 2 months. Great instructor, would definitely recommend!!

LAURA VALERO 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brian was great to work with. He was very accommodating. Always on time and very professional. Helped me and my husband pass our test.

Per Forsman 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brian did a great job in preparing me for the practical test. Good price, professional service and a great experience all around.

Cheez Wotz 7 years ago

Negative experience: Useless instrutor told me stuff that would make me fail my test my new teacher asked me who and why they would teach me like this and told me i would have my first lessons for free because he felt bad my first lesson with these was so bad

Ikrah-Bismi Khan 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you Brian for helping me Pass, You helped me build my confidence and have always been clear and patient with me . Would highly recommend this school.

jeremy bohl 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I just passed my test and am delighted ! Brian was a fantastic instructor: patient, polite and friendly. I thoroughly recommend Brian!

Lucy Coates 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I was never going to learn without the help, support and patience of Brian at South London Driving School. It has taken me 17 years to build the confidence to learn at all and then only a year to build up the confidence to take my test because Brian is such a kind and patient instructor. He is always happy to repeat things, let you practise again and again and give you positive feedback about what you are doing well. We have calmly and methodically gone through all of the things I needed to at my pace and he has been such a positive and wonderful influence. I felt supported and safe in the knowledge that he would let me know when to book my test; he wanted what was best for me and wanted me to be a safe, confident, happy driver. He on several occasions actively encouraged me to book it! I wholeheartedly recommend the South London Driving School to anyone wanting to learn, relearn, polish or extend their driving skills. Brian is the man to do it! Thank you very much!

Ellie Clancy 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: BRIAN IS AMAZING!!!! Thank you so much for your patience and helping me pass!!! would 100% would recommend

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Cheng Weng 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I previously had around 18 hours of driving in Manchester, after failing my first test in Manchester, I came back to London and meet Brian, did around 10 hours with Brian, I went and took my test and pass. Would highly recommend Brian, excellent instructor!

kartikkumar003 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thanks to the Brians teaching techniques and encouragement I managed to pass my test in my first attempt! Definitely the instructor you want to have for passing the first time.

Jeannie Foo 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Overall good experience with the lessons and the instructor. Clear concise guidance given every step of the way.

Lee Reilly 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Passed first time! Brian was very flexible with me as I have a busy schedule. He makes driving easy and is very relaxed, putting the learner at ease. Thank you Brian!

paw Kawronski 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great expierence, passed first time! Really patient and understanding.

shekeria alexander 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: South London driving school is amazing! I had such a lovely driving instructor who was patient and his skills in teaching me was great. I recommended this school to all my friends and family and I passed first time !

Serhiy Mandryk 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have taken 10hourswith south london driving school i have passed first time very happy

Mariana almeida 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brian from south london driving school is a great instructor, the test was easy after having 10 classes with him. Thanks Brian for helping me to pass in the first attempt!

Dasha A 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brian is a very structured instructor and is also very patient with you. Well recommended. He is also very punctual.

Danella Munez Mab 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I has just passed first attempt my driving test. Thanks to south London driving school and my instructor Brian. He was very patient and explained very well everything related to driving. I would highly recommand south London Driving School to anyone wishing to take driving lessons.

Jonathan Boyle 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great experience learning to drive with south London school. Instructor was great, very professional!

A Austin 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing teaching style very responsive and extremely reassuring

Mo Zaheer 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Passed my driving test on 1st attempt. Massive thank you to SLDS especially Brian who has been an excellent coach throughout.

Renato Peterle (RP) 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: My instruction was very nice, i have short time to do the lesson, but he help me so much on it and i could passed my driving test, tks so much

Rodrigo Marim Paes 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I learning with south London driving school I leave in Thornton health I wanted licence quickly and south London driving Schöll help me find test date and I did the test today and I'm very happy with their services . Rodrigo Paes

sudheer karusala 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Instructor is very helpful and no doubt he teached me most of the important aspects and helped me to pass my Driving Test. I would recommend Mr. Brian and South London Driving School as they are very help

Brendon Strydom 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Clear and Precise instructer, highly reccomend their service

Prakash Rajan 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I wish I can give Brian and his school more than 5 star. I called Brian just two weeks before driving test and explained him my situation. He completely dedicated his time and within 5 hours lesson ( I did drive over 15 hours few years back). He is very friendly and gives you lot of confident throughout the time and such an amazing guy. I will strongly recommend anyone wants to pass the exam and also become great driver in the process.

Rodrigo da Silva 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I'm so happy today to passed mine drive practical test, I'm right recommend london drive school that is the one of the best school ever. And with a the best instructor BRIAN!!! Thank so much for the amazing lessons. Brian. Take care.

Vlad Yanchuk 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: The instructor Brian is very skilled and good person. I have passed my tests for the first time. I highly recommend this instructor to all of you guys!!!

Paul Lin 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brian helps me pass the driving test within two weeks. He is always patient and calmly corrects me my mistakes. He has good sense of humour and is easy to get along with. Sitting in a car with him for two hours is quite enjoyable. I found it extremely helpful in driving lessons and let me pick up driving skills efficiently. I will definitely recommend Brian. Thank you very much Brian.

Keith Buchanan 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great instructors! I was able to pass without any faults through their clear and patient instructions. Thank God for South London Driving School!!! Keep it up Brian!

Elvis Vargas 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brayan my instructor was amazin ..he teached me everything correctly and on time ..i passed my test and im happy with southlondon driving school .. thanks alot brayan you are the best.

Tony Sales 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent instructor,easy to get on with! Always on time! And passed first time! Thank you

sweety Sugar 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brian is a very good driving instructor my son passed his test today and it only took 4-5 months i highly recommend this driving school thank you Brian.

Tâshârn (Tasharn) 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: The driving school is perfect, i learnt everything i had to learn in a few months which was done to a high standard, my instructor made sure i done everything right which i did and all of that made me pass first time round.

Erzsebet Fodor-Kovacs 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very happy with the service provided. Enjoyed all my lessons and got my license on the first test.

Nicolas Mondada 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: I passed on my first attempt! Thanks Brian for getting me through this in such a short time.

Silvia Torres 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: My experience was really nice Bryan is a professional and he really knows what he is doing, he is very patiente and he detects instantly if there is some weakness in the way that you driving so he explain you in a good manners how to do it properly I am very happy with my instructor and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to learn.

Birathiga Paramanathan 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: A very calm person and very friendly as well. Very comfortable to learn from. Thank you so much again for everything. Would definitely recommend South London Driving School to anyone.

Francheska Klaud 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had an amazing experience learning to drive with Brian at south london driving school. He is an amazing instructor, very patient and understanding. I would highly recommend him.

Carioca Senzala 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Really Good and professional instructor ! Well advised!

Seun Odeleye 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best experiance ever made me feel at ease. Also learnt at my pase. Very clear and understanding, could never have passed otherwise

Steve L 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brian was fantastic. Calm and clear instruction. Helped me perfect my driving to allow a pass with only 1 minor. Very friendly but focused on fixing your driving mistakes. Couldn't recommend him any more.

James Lowe 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brian was a really friendly instructor who didn't rush me and let me learn in my own time, I felt comfortable learning everything he taught me and learnt quite a lot quite fast!

Frankie Smith 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very good instructor keen easy to learn from great company doesn't miss out any think all ways on time just generally a great instructor 5 ***** s ☺

Firdavs Bakhtiyorov 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: I am really glad for helping me to exam in last moment. I passed ones. I recommend everyone who wants pass the exam in once. Thank you

Vinai S 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very professional driving school. Brian s lessons were very helpful to understand the nuances of driving. All the lessons were correctly spaced. Happy to recommend him for learners.

Deepa Selvaraj 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have been taking driving lessons from Bryan for past 3 months. I passed my driving test today :-) it was really a good learning experience for me. I have learnt driving in India but not very professionally. Here I learnt to drive manual car. All my classes were productive. I have always had good experience in booking classes/tests, everything went on time. All the lessons were very useful and he teaches all the driving aspects in a simple way to easily understand. I would definitely recommend him for learners at any stage.

K S Altera 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very professional instruction from Brian. Had been driving since age 15 in USA (automatics only)... after some unprofessional lessons with another instructor I contacted Brian who was very quick to get me ready for my test (manual!). He responds to queries straight away and always puts his students first. Will definitely recommend him as he is very patient and to the point. Best of luck with your company Brian, thanks again!:)

Jake Casey 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: 5 star rating I came to Brian with my test booked and theory about to expire, needless to say I was very stressed. Brian is an amazing instructor with a very relaxed and calming approach to driving instruction. Happy to say that I passed my practical today and I couldn't be happier with the level of service received. Thanks again Brian!

Page Johns 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very nice experience. Patient and understanding. Great for unconfident learners.

horill123 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent teaching - passed my test thanks to Brian! :)

Kliment Vakrilov 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: My Instructor was Brian i had around 10 hours of lessons with him. He was very calm and down to earth, which made the whole experience even better. I recommend south london driving school to anyone.

Raho Ibrahim 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brian is an amazing instructor. I was able to pass after 3 lessons with him due to his instructions and advice m. he is approachable which means that even if I made mistakes I didn't feel embarrassed because of my mistakes. I would truly recommend him as an instructor to anyone looking.

Sam Sutherland 8 years ago

Negative experience: Very unprofessional experienced trying to book a lesson. Instructor gives one name and then sends email with a totally different name? Based on this and the unprofessional manner of how I was dealt with think I had a lucky escape. Would not recommend this school to anyone

kathia cm 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brian was my instructor and I am truly satisfied with the results. It's not only you can pass your exam but you really become a confident driver for life! Thanks!

Shivani Sohal 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience with Brian as my instructor. He was always very patient with instructing and gave detailed feedback during and after lessons. Very professional in keeping to dates and times of the lesson. His feedback and attention to detail helped me pass my driving test in the very first attempt. I will highly recommend this driving school.

Sachin Pai 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: I failed a few driving tests before but once I switched to Brian, I felt a lot more confident. He is extremely patient and even when you make mistakes, he pushes you gently in the right direction. One aspect that especially stands out for me is that at the start of each lesson, Brian asks you what you wish to learn over the course of that slot. That forces you to evaluate areas you're not comfortable with and helps provide a lot more focus to the lesson. I believe I've overcome my bad driving habits from earlier and I'm now raring to get on to the roads. Thank you Brian and good luck with your new school!

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