
Papa Nick's Driving School

Information about Papa Nick's Driving School
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 9h-16h
- tuesday: 9h-16h
- wednesday: 9h-16h
- thursday: 9h-16h
- friday: (closed)
- saturday: (closed)
Learning to drive with Papa Nick's Driving school is an exciting and easy way to prepare you for your Driving test!
If you need driving lessons from an Approved Driving instructor based in Peterborough with huge success rates; I'm the instructor for you! If you want to get your Driver's license this year, our driving lessons are second to none in terms of cost and success!
Papa Nick's Driving school has an incredibly high success pass rate in Peterborough. I'm ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) qualified with one of the highest standards of Driving qualifications available in the UK.
I'm committed to helping students with confidence in their driving lessons - which is what every student needs.
Our comment from DrivingSchoolsTOP.co.uk about Papa Nick's Driving School:
Papa Nick's Driving School is known for its exceptional driving instructors who are dedicated to helping their students pass their driving tests with confidence and competence. The school has received numerous positive reviews highlighting the following strengths:
- Highly skilled instructors like Nick and Rhys, who create a comfortable and supportive learning environment.
- Patience and understanding towards nervous drivers, helping them build confidence through tailored lessons.
- A fun and enjoyable approach to teaching, making learning to drive an exciting experience.
- Flexible scheduling that accommodates students' needs, relieving stress during the learning process.
- A statistically high success rate, with many students passing their tests on the first attempt, often with minimal faults.
While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, some students have mentioned challenges, such as initial nervousness or coming from other driving schools. However, instructors at Papa Nick’s are praised for their ability to effectively address these issues and help students succeed.
Overall, Papa Nick's Driving School is highly recommended for anyone looking to learn how to drive, especially for those who may feel anxious about getting behind the wheel. With a focus on building confidence and driving skills, this school ensures a supportive journey into safe driving.
Papa Nick's Driving School: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Papa nick is an absolute legend! I never thought i would even step in a car and I've just passed first time with 0 faults, definitely recommend!!
Thankyou Calvin you deserve some credit mate. You worked hard to achieve this result. Well done mate and stay safe.
Fantastic experience: Passed first time today with Nick, I am so grateful for the help and support he gave as an instructor as I started off as such an anxious driver and Nick has definitely played a massive part in me gaining confidence to drive with his patience and advise on the road, He always went above and beyond to give support so I Would 1000% recommend learning with Nick especially if you want your whole outlook on driving to change as I now have way more confidence.
Thankyou for that great review. It makes my job all worthwhile when I receive reviews like that. Enjoy and be safe.
Fantastic experience: I passed my driving test today, and I owe it all to Rhys! From the moment I started learning with him, I knew I was in great hands. Rhys is kind, caring, and so dedicated to his students. He's not just a fantastic instructor but also genuinely funny and supportive. He was there for me through all the ups and downs—I've cried, laughed, and experienced everything in between, and he was always patient and encouraging and Never EVER got frustrated despite me Continually Cocking up my Reverse parking EVERY Single lesson I'll never regret EVER choosing You to be my instructor His lessons were never just about passing the test, but about truly understanding how to drive confidently and safely whilst having a laugh. I can’t thank Rhys enough for everything he’s done for me. I’ll genuinely miss our lessons together and will always remember how much he helped me from where I started when I sobbed on a Parkway doing 45mph to the girl Who now has to Refrain from speeding haha. If you're looking for an instructor who goes above and beyond, Rhys is absolutely the one. Thank you for Everything I do actually have a Brain after all in there. x
Thankyou Hayley for that review. It will help with confidence building for Rhys. Enjoy and stay safe.
Fantastic experience: Nick has helped me to pass i had learned befor with someone else and then stopped for a year and when i started with nick he helped me with getting rid of my bad habbits and made me a confident driver big thanks nick
Massive well done mate. So close only 1 fault. Stay safe please.
Fantastic experience: I would definitely recommend Papa Nick! He has made every lesson fun and enjoyable, i started not very well and have now passed with 0 Minors :)
You done all the hard work. Lots of dedication . Thanks Katie. Stay safe and enjoy.
Fantastic experience: Passed my test with only 3 minors! When i first contacted Nick i was very anxious but somehow Nick managed to help me overcome this. I will always 110% reccomend Papa Nick’s Driving School.
Thankyou Kira. Stay safe on them rds and keep driving at a high standard.
Fantastic experience: Lovely instructor, great at explaining things. Really cares how you do in your test. Definitely recommend.
Thanks Zoe glad I could help.
Fantastic experience: Great experience passed first time with nick chilled guy made me feel comfortable highly recommended
Thanks mate, hope your future is bright.Well done today.
Fantastic experience: Passed first time with Rhys, had many driving instructors before this manual and auto but Rhys has been the best instructor, he makes you feel so comfortable and confident with your driving!! Thank you!!!
Thank you so much Izzy for the lovely feedback, glad I could be the instructor to get you across the finish line! Be safe on those roads.
Fantastic experience: i absolutely loved nick. wouldn’t of wanted anyone else to teach me to drive. so welcoming and warm and didn’t feel uncomfortable once. incredibly amazing at driving and teaching it. 100% recommend !!!!!
Thankyou Lily that’s lovely. Well done and great achievement only 2 faults. Stay safe
Fantastic experience: Made learning easy and comfortable. Give me loads of confidence and helped me through passing First time. Thanks Nick
Thanks mate. You’re more than welcome. Stay safe and enjoy .
Fantastic experience: Thank you so much for helping me PASS MY TEST!! Would 100% recommend Nick to anyone who is thinking about driving, he’s genuinely a nice guy, patient and friendly.
Thanks Isabelle it was a pleasure to teach you. Enjoy and stay safe on them roads.
Fantastic experience: Great tutor, was very flexible with my schedule which relived a lot of stress. Great tips and helped with on my journey very thankful.
Kuda you are welcome. Good luck in your new venture.
Fantastic experience: Took me on last minute and helped me learn different and easier ways to do manoeuvres and techniques. Nice and good to chat to. Would recommend.
Thanks Jack it was a pleasure to help you. Stay nice and safe on them roads.
Fantastic experience: Absolutely fantastic! Nick is very patient and understanding with whatever level you are at! His guidance is brilliant and his openness to help you adjust to new things while driving is unparalleled!
Thanks Jordan. I’m so pleased that you’ve now got that licence. Take care mate and stay safe.
Fantastic experience: I passed my test with only 4 minors thanks to Nicks help. I started off as a very nervous and anxious driver but he took that into consideration and was patient with me and helped me gain confidence. I would recommend Nick to anyone that is nervous when it comes to learning to drive.
Thanks Matt. Hope you enjoy and stay safe. Take care
Fantastic experience: Did a few hours with Nick to refresh my skills before a test. Nick instructed manoeuvres in a much more simple way making it much easier than some complicated ways other instructions teach. He’s a generally nice guy an a good teacher.
Thanks for that. Enjoy your driving. Glad I could help.
Fantastic experience: One of the best instructors, you'll learn all you need to pass, helps to gain your confidence and is friendly whilst doing so,
Thankyou Alex all the blood sweat and tears all worth it. Stay safe.
Fantastic experience: One of the best instructors in Peterborough! He goes an extra mile to help you in any way to fit your needs, and to get your driving test passed. Would definitely recommend!! I passed my driving test with only 3 driving faults, thanks to nick and his help.
Thankyou Bonnie. You done really well. Stay safe.
Fantastic experience: Papa Nick... passed my test first time today…thank you!!!! Why do I think I passed first time with Papa Nick’s Driving School? Well, here’s why…Nick is: - Patient - Very clear and specific when providing instructions and reference points - Empathetic - Adaptable - A brilliant listener - Funny and has an excellent sense of humour - Interested in my day to day life and able to start natural conversation (socially adept) - Brilliant at increasing confidence on the road - An extremely experienced and skilled driver I will definitely miss you Nick. Once again, thank you so much for facilitating and undergoing my driving learning experience with me; I will be forever grateful!
Thankyou Katie, I’m glad I’ve helped you. That review is what keeps me doing this job.
Fantastic experience: Massive THANK YOU to Nick , I passed today my driving , first attempt, 2 driving faults, what an emotional rollercoaster this has been!!! Learning to drive and be confident on the roads with Nick has been an amazing experience with a happy ending!!! Thank you for your patience , advice and for helping me build up my confidence so I can become a safe driver!! 100% recommend Papa Nick’s driving school!
Thankyou Maria, you worked hard too. You done really well. Safe driving.
Fantastic experience: Amazing instructor, helped me pass my test first time, Thanks Nick.
Your more than welcome. Stay safe.
Fantastic experience: Would highly recommend nick to anyone. He's been a fantastic driving instructor who has also passed 3 of my siblings. Thanks for everything nick.
Your more than welcome Kayleigh. You done really well. Enjoy and stay safe
Fantastic experience: Nick is an amazing instructor! I started with Nick from scratch, him knowing I was nervous from the very start he made me feel comfortable and confident which led me to pass my driving test with 3 faults! I would highly recommend Nick, very patient, friendly and brilliant driving advice which will stay with me when I’m driving on my own. Couldn't thank you enough!
Well done Sophie you smashed it today. Stay safe and enjoy.
Fantastic experience: Absolutely brilliant instructor without papa nicks driving I wouldn't of passed today, Highly recommended
Thanks Sophie it was a pleasure.
Fantastic experience: Nick is a 5/5 star Driving Instructor, would highly reccommend for any new learners! From the first introductory lesson to the final hour before my exam, it was a extreme pleasure to have such a patient and caring person on the journey over the last year. Even when times felt like myself as a pupil was tough, Nick would try his hardest to get the confidence back into you and steer you towards the next possible stage of the learning experience. Passed wth 2 minors on my first attempt, was never in doubt with Nick by my side. Now I have the license to open more paths in my life.
Thankyou Konner for that lovely review. It was a pleasure. Stay safe and enjoy.
Fantastic experience: Nick is a great driving instructor as I'm a older person he was calm and gave me good instruction and advice thank you very much for getting me through my test
You are welcome Paul. So glad you’ve now got your licence. Take care
Fantastic experience: Excellent instructor,polite,calm and very patient,helped me pass test 1st time and couldn’t have wished for a better instructor,all round excellence service and very reasonably priced,thanks for everything nick your the best
Thank you Paul it was a pleasure, take care
Fantastic experience: Papa Nick got me through what I thought was an impossible task.. passing my driving test! An unbelievably patient and thoroughly decent guy, I would recommend Papa Nick to anyone of any age that wants to start their driving journey. I will genuinely miss having my lessons with him! 5 stars, if I could give 6 stars I would.
Thanks Bob, it was a pleasure. I wish you all the luck in the future. Take care.
Fantastic experience: Cannot recommend Papa Nick enough! Started with Nick after lessons with another instructor and he put me at ease and helped me gain the confidence I needed to pass my test 2nd time round. 4 minors and finally a full licence and I couldn’t have done it without Nick. There were some frustrating moments & some laughs but we got there! Highly professional driver and would recommend to anybody learning!
Thankyou Ellie. It was my pleasure helping you gain your licence. Take care and enjoy.
Fantastic experience: Couldn’t recommend Nick enough! the best driving instructor in peterborough, always so patient and calm. When doing lessons i was always anxious and nervous and he always took that anxiety away. Always made lessons fun and i couldn’t have passed without him. Thank you for not making me a scared and anxious driver anymore i couldn’t have done it without you!
Your more than welcome, enjoy safe driving and enjoy.
Fantastic experience: Amazing instructor, I started with nick being very scared and nervous to drive, he has made me feel comfortable and confident with many laughs and tears along the way, which lead me to pass my driving test first time with 0 faults!! I would highly recommend papa nick, very patient, friendly, professional and great driving techniques Thanks again nick!
You are welcome. Your a star pupil, and I said from lesson 1 you was gonna make a great driver. You've proved me correct. NO FAULTS.....stay safe.
Fantastic experience: I would 100% recommend anyone looking to learn to go with Nick. Professional, calm, and patient. Passed first time with Nick's incredible teaching. Thank you again!
Thankyou Ryan, hope you enjoy that extra flexibility you get now you have your licence. Take care and stay safe.
Fantastic experience: Well Nick where do I start, I can’t put into words how grateful I am to have met you and for how much you have changed my life! I met you absolutely petrified and over thinking every possible thing to do with driving, I’m leaving you as a confident independent driver who passed with only 1 minor and that’s down to you, all within less than a year. I wouldn’t have done it without you, you’ve made me laugh when I’m ready to cry, you’ve calmed me down when I’ve panicked & you’ve encouraged me through the times I’ve been ready to give up. Your patience is incredible, you always made me feel comfortable while pushing me to reach my potential, You’re so much more than just an instructor & I can’t thank you enough! I highly recommend Papa Nick - Even if you don’t feel ready for the road because you have anxiety at just the thought of being behind the wheel, YOU ARE READY! You just need this guy by your side❤️ THE BEST DRIVING INSTRUCTOR AROUND ❤️
Chloe you were very easy to teach. You worked hard too, we had fun didn’t we. I’m so pleased for you. Thankyou for my review. It was lovely. Take care.
Fantastic experience: Massive thank you to Nick! Passed first time with 4 minors! Brilliant instructor and really help with my confidence! Always had a giggle too along side the more serious stuff! THANK YOU!
It was a pleasure. I'm glad you enjoyed your lessons. Stay safe.
Fantastic experience: Nick is such a good professional! I’ve just passed my test thanks to all the support and help from him! I would definitely recommend him to everyone starting to drive now!
Thankyou Isabella. We had great fun learning didn't we. Enjoy and stay safe. Take care.
Fantastic experience: I passed first time with Nick, I couldn’t recommend a better instructor! He help me gain confidence and all the knowledge I needed to help me on my test! So happy to have passed thank you to Nick!
Your absolutely welcome Kyra. You done really well passing with only 5 minors. Hope you get a car, stay safe and enjoy.
Fantastic experience: 100% recommend choosing Papa Nick's driving school. He is an amazing instructor. He's helped me pass my test first time, like he has done with my siblings. Thank you so much Nick for helping me get a better future
You are very very welcome. Well done and stay safe.
Fantastic experience: Lovely guy! Had my first ever few lessons with him, makes you feel super at ease and relaxed. I was so nervous to start driving but thankfully I found a good instructor. I haven’t stayed with him as moved locations but I wouldn’t have passed without having lessons with him!
I’m so pleased you passed Harriet. It was a pleasure teaching you. Enjoy your independence. Take care.
Fantastic experience: Passed first time with Nick, with 1 minor!! I enjoyed every lesson, he is so friendly, an amazing instructor and gave me so much confidence driving. Highly recommend! Thanks nick couldn't have done it without you!!
Thanks Beth, it was a pleasure teaching you. You stay safe and enjoy your independence. Take care.
Fantastic experience: Couldn't have passed without nick!!
Thankyou Mollie, stay safe.
Fantastic experience: Brilliant instructor, great guy and helps with confidence while driving, would highly recommend papa nicks driving school
Thanks for that Richard. Pleased you passed and good luck with the car hunting.
Fantastic experience: I 100% couldn’t recommend and thank Nick enough! I passed my test first time this week. Nick is a great instructor and is very friendly. He makes you feel comfortable and at ease as soon as you step in the car. He makes sure that you are 100% ready for your test and will never rush you into it until he thinks you are ready and helps you gain the confidence you need to take your test and even drive by yourself. He gave me advice that will stay with me forever! Thank you again!
Thanks Senna that was a lovely review. I’m so pleased I could help you get your licence. Enjoy your independence, and remember stay safe.
Fantastic experience: Nick is such a great instructor, he is very friendly and makes you feel comfortable and safe while driving, He has helped me a lot to gain confidence in driving, and taught me everything I need to know thoroughly and in the most optimal way. He also saw that I was struggling with anxiety and told me about solutions like rescue remedy, which helped me drastically and helped me a lot to be less anxious on my test. I would highly recommend nick as your instructor, and I will be recommending my friends aswell.
Micky, it was a pleasure, so glad you passed. Make sure you keep that standard of driving going. Stay safe.
Fantastic experience: If you are looking to start/or looking to find a new instructor I couldn’t recommend Nick enough. He is so professional In what he does and makes sure you are more then 100% ready and comfortable for your test. Nick gave me the confidence and driving skills to make sure I past my test. An outstanding instructor as well as being a great guy!!
Thanks mate, it was a pleasure. So pleased that you passed. Stay safe.
Fantastic experience: Excellent instructor! 100% recommend, swapped to nick after failing 3 times and passed first time with him! Thankyou
It was a pleasure. Safe driving see you on the road.
Fantastic experience: I passed first time. Nick is an amazing instructor. He really made me feel calm and confident in my driving whilst making sure you are driving safely. I recommend Papa Nick's Driving school to everyone.
Well done Beth, thanks for that lovely review. You stay safe, and enjoy your independence.
Fantastic experience: Great Instructor. Helped me pass my test after coming across from another driving school and made me feel much more comfortable and at ease when driving and taught me in a way that passing myntest was a breeze
Your welcome. You take care. Stay safe.
Fantastic experience: Top notch driving instructor, would definitely recommend!!!
Thanks Sam it was a pleasure I hope you stay safe and enjoy your independence.
Fantastic experience: Excellent person, teacher and mate. The professionalism and good communication made me pass first time and always so reliable and made you feel good about the drives during the lesson. Thanks Nick !!!
Your very welcome mate. You was a pleasure to teach. Stay safe and enjoy.
Fantastic experience: Passed my test first time today. If your looking to start driving lessons I can’t recommend Nick enough. Guarantee you won’t find a better instructor.I was so nervous but Nick helped me relax. Top guy who is always professional and makes lessons fun. Thanks so much Nick couldn’t of asked for a better instructor. Will miss our lessons.
Your very very welcome. Great job on passing 1st time today. Stay safe and enjoy.
Fantastic experience: Nick is a great guy who will make learning to drive easy and a great experience. He works tirelessly to prepare you for your test and that's why he has such a high success rate, if you listen to him in your lessons then you'll be confident driving in no time.
Thanks for that Dan, it was a pleasure teaching you. Stay safe.
Fantastic experience: I passed my driving test in the first attempt today. Thank you Nick. Nick is one of the best instructors in town. He is kind and helpful and the best teacher. I have always been very nervous about my driving but he built my confidence and yes I passed my test first attempt. Highly recommend Papa Nick's driving school.
It was a pleasure it was a joint effort. You worked just as hard as me, and had just as much patience as me. Well done and stay safe.
Fantastic experience: Thank you so much to Nick for helping me pass my test first time! He's patient, explains everything clearly, and he gave me the confidence I needed :)
Your more than welcome Katie, you was a pleasure to teach. Stay safe and enjoy.
Fantastic experience: Nick is a brilliant instructor, he was very patient with me throughout. Highly recommended. Thanks Nick for my first time pass !! :))
Thanks Paige for the review, it was well worth it. Enjoy the freedom.
Fantastic experience: This is the best instructor you can get in Peterborough with more than 35 years of driving expirience! I have had only 6 lessons and i have passed my Practical what an amazing instructor Thank you. Highly recomended
Your welcome mate. Safe driving and enjoy.
Fantastic experience: Nick is an amazing teacher. He explains everything nice and clear. I passed my test yesterday, first time, and i couldn’t of done it without him. I would highly recommend Nick to anyone who is interested in starting to learn to drive.
Thanks mate, it was a pleasure. Very polite lad, and a great driver. Take care.
Fantastic experience: Nick has given me a lot of confidence behind the wheel , Pass 1st time says it all really! Highly recommended instructor in Peterborough Thanks for your patience in teaching Best Instructor around!!
No problems how could I refuse my own son, your just lucky I'm a great instructor. Be safe and no silliness.
Fantastic experience: Nick was really helpful throughout the whole driving experience. being able to help me calm my nerves down was really helpful and I have now passed first time with only one minor! So happy , couldn't recommend nick enough.
Thanks mate for that nice review. You enjoy your independence and stay safe.
Fantastic experience: Great driving instructor! Being with Nick gain my confidence in driving. Would definitely say the best instructor in Peterborough!
Thanks for that lovely review, it was a pleasure teaching you. Take care.
Fantastic experience: I passed my test today and couldn't be any more thankful for helping me Nick! He's always very friendly and helpful. I have gained my confidence so much while learning with him. I really enjoyed driving lessons. Thank you for everything Nick! Highly recommended.
You are more than welcome, anyone that passes with only 2 Minors deserves that Full Licence. Enjoy your independence, and stay safe. Thanks.
Fantastic experience: Nick is a very good instructor and has helped me pass my test first time. His instructions are clear and he always had helpful tips to improve my driving confidence
Thanks Harvey, it was a pleasure. You make sure you remember what I said, always look ahead to pre plan things. Take care.
Fantastic experience: Couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor, Nick makes it easy to feel confident behind the wheel and learning with him is really enjoyable. He’s supportive, friendly and patient, and explains everything really well. I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to learn. Thanks for everything Nick!
Thanks Janine, it was a pleasure. I hope you enjoy your independence, stay safe out on the roads, and make sure you keep your eyes open for Papanick, I will allow you now to flash your lights at me to say hello..
Fantastic experience: Passed my test today with nick had a very short time period to get up to test standard but nick was great helped me with all my mistakes patiently and got me there. He’s a great instructor and really nice guy.
Mate you were great today, totally well deserved. Very pleased for you. Enjoy and be safe.
Fantastic experience: Passed my test today thanks to Nick being an excellent driving instructor. Really helped push up my confidence, took his time with me and is so patient. Couldn’t of asked for a better instructor. Puts you at ease and is just overall a friendly lovely person!!! Thank you Nick for everything.
It was a pleasure, I'm so glad I could help you. You are a great driver, and like I keep saying believe in yourself. Take care.
Fantastic experience: I was really nervous before learning how to drive but Nick was so patient and encouraging, he explained things very well which helped me to pass first time! Thank you so much Nick!!!!
Your very welcome Bella. Enjoy your independence but above all stay safe.
Fantastic experience: Thanks Nick! Helped me learn to drive quickly and I passed first time!
No problem, Sam! It was a pleasure teaching you to drive. If know anyone else who might need a driving instructor in Peterborough, let me know.
Fantastic experience: Nick has been so patient with me through out all my lessons. He is really polite and explains everything to you really well. Nick was honest with me throughout my experience with him. I wouldn’t have been able to get through my test first time with out him. I passed first time with only two minors which is fantastic. Thank you so much Nick!!!
Mate it was a pleasure teaching you. Make sure you carry on driving in the same way you were with me,and stay safe. Take care
Fantastic experience: Nick is a lovely driving instructor who has given me loads of confidence. I started driving as a very nervous pupil and through Nicks hard work and encouragement I have gained full confidence to pass my test first time! Thank you so much Papa Nick!!
Thanks for that Heather it was a pleasure teaching you. Stay safe and enjoy.
Fantastic experience: Nick was fantastic in helping me pass!! Very patient and would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to learn how to drive!
Thank you, Zakkiyya! You highly deserved the pass - what a great student you were. Enjoy the freedom on the roads! :)
Fantastic experience: As a nervous driver, Nick, from the first lesson, was calm and understanding and made me feel at ease. Clear with his instructions and was professional and friendly at all times. PASSED FIRST TIME! Would highly recommend Papa Nick! Thank you Nick!
Thank you Charlotte. You deserved the pass after all of your hard work. Enjoy your freedom on the road now!
Fantastic experience: Nick is the best driving instructor I could have asked for! So incredibly patient and really helpful. Was also good at putting my nerves at rest! Everyone should use Papa Nick’s Driving School!
Thanks Hol! Go out and enjoy the roads now!
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