Shaw Driving School
Information about Shaw Driving School
Opening hours
- sunday: 6h-14:30
- monday: 6h-20h
- tuesday: 6h-20h
- wednesday: 6h-20h
- thursday: 6h-20h
- friday: 6h-22h
- saturday: 6h-18h
With over 29 years of experience in the driving schools industry, Shaw Driving School offers friendly and patient driving lessons to customers throughout Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside and North Manchester. Established in 1995, the school is situated in Shaw (Oldham).
Pass Plus, refresher lessons, motorway tuition, intensive lessons and discounts on block bookings.
Our comment from DrivingSchoolsTOP.co.uk about Shaw Driving School:
Welcome to Shaw Driving School, where you'll find a combination of experienced instruction and a supportive learning environment. Our lead instructor, Paul, has gained numerous accolades for his patient teaching style and exceptional communication skills, leading many students to pass their driving tests on their first attempt. Here are some highlights from our satisfied clients:
- Effective Teaching: Many students have praised Paul's straightforward approach, making them feel at ease and confident behind the wheel. His ability to clarify complex topics ensures that learners grasp the key concepts quickly.
- Flexibility: Paul accommodates various schedules and last-minute changes, which has been particularly appreciated by learners with commitments like school or work.
- High Pass Rates: A significant number of students have reported passing their tests on the first try, often highlighting Paul's role in building their confidence and reinforcing good driving habits.
- Supportive Environment: Paul is known for his patience and ability to work with nervous drivers, helping them overcome their fears and anxieties about learning to drive.
However, we acknowledge that there have been some mixed experiences. A few clients have mentioned issues with scheduling and communication, with one unhappy customer expressing dissatisfaction regarding a perceived lack of professionalism. It's worth noting that responses from the team have remained consistent in addressing these concerns.
Overall, Shaw Driving School aims to provide a positive and productive learning experience. Whether you're a complete novice or looking to refine your skills, we invite you to join us and discover how Paul can help you achieve your driving goals!
Shaw Driving School: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Great driving instructor, passed first time with Paul.
Thank you for your kind words. Safe driving
Fantastic experience: Good teacher passed first time with them highly recommend.
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Fantastic experience: Fantastic driving instructor. passed on my first attempt. Would definitely recommend.
Thank you for your kind words. Check your grammar ha! Safe driving pal
Fantastic experience: Paul is honestly such an amazing instructor. I’m a bit of a ditsy person and sometimes overthink things when am doing them which can lead to me making mistakes but Paul always explained everything calmly, explained best way of doing things and was so patient. He also accommodated well for last min changes due to my uni schedule which I thought was great. Passed my theory first time and my practical first time both with Paul’s help. Thank you so much!!!! Will miss you telling me to stop rushing around corners
Thank you for such a lovely review!! Safe driving
Fantastic experience: Great driving instructor thank you for all your help Paul!
Thank you for your kind words. Safe driving
Fantastic experience: Pauls a great instructor, lets me know when ive made mistakes so I can learn from them. His teaching lead to me passing this morning.
Thank you for your kind words, top lad to teach, safe driving
Fantastic experience: finally passed my test after having two bad instructors. Paul was a very Good instructor who helped me with any driving difficulties I had.
Thank you for your kind words. Safe driving
Fantastic experience: 100% recommend, brilliant instructor passed first time
Thanks for your kind words, safe driving
Fantastic experience: Very straight forward approach to teaching, makes you feel at ease when learning with no added pressure. Ended up with a first time past highly recommended for no nonsense lessons.
Thank you for your kind words. Did a great job today on passing your test, safe driving
Negative experience: If I could give a no star I would. My experience with Shaw Driving School was absolutely appalling. During both of the lessons I had with him, he was constantly distracted and on his phone, barely paying attention. It was clear he had no interest in actually teaching, and his lack of professionalism made me feel unsafe and unsupported. On top of that, there was an entire month between the two lessons due to his poor scheduling. When I decided enough was enough and asked for a refund, things got even worse. He slapped me with a £70 “admin fee” that was never mentioned in the terms and conditions—it felt like he was just making it up to avoid giving me my money back. To top it off, when it came time to collect the refund, he acted incredibly shady over text and insisted I meet him in an Asda car park. He even put me on a strict 10-minute timer, threatening to leave if I wasn’t there on time. The whole situation was unprofessional and downright unsettling. This instructor lacks both professionalism and basic decency. I strongly urge anyone looking for driving lessons to steer clear of Shaw Driving School with Paul
No 16 on the T&C’s states exactly what I’ve done, charged the 2 lessons at full price and added a admin fee. I never used my phone on the 2 lessons, lie. As for my scheduling, it was you who cancelled due to a fractured tailbone and commuting problems, that's why lessons were far apart.I asked to meet at Asda as I was between lessons and my next lesson was 1815 , so 1810 was the latest. I responded to your texts yesterday with no delays, paid back what I owed you with no delays. I take it yesterday was the first time you’ve looked at the T&C’s, I told you on the first lesson to please read them and any issues please come forward. This review is based on bitterness due to the admin fee. Below is a transcript of messages sent, Google doesn't allow screenshots on replies. It questions your review about me. You also emailed me giving me 14 days to resolve this, then you post this review. Looks like you resolved it yourself. We could have come to an agreement regarding the admin charge, but you decide to go this way and the defamatory texts you sent this morning and the constant calling of my phone last night I blocked you, your partner and another. 18/09/24 YOU I probably won’t be able to get to manchester tomorrow at all. Also spoke to my aunt she’s gunna directly send the money to you around tea time later on. Would it be possible to do 2 lessons next week. On separate days or can you only do 1 lesson er week? ME Ok, got you in for Thursday 26th 0810, I’ll try for another one ok? 25/09/24 YOU Hi Paul, hope you're doing well. My auntie told me she payed you in full for the lessons. Glad that is sorted. Unfortunately, I need to pause my driving lessons for a while as I’ve fractured my tailbone, I done the accident back in July and been having good and bad days, these last few days have been more bad than good. Due to the injury, I’m unable to sit for extended periods, which makes driving uncomfortable at the moment. I’ll reach out to reschedule lessons once I’ve recovered and am ready to resume. Thank you for your understanding and support during this time ME No problem, get yourself well and get back in touch. 03/11/24 YOU Hiya I’m coming out of recovery and I’d be able to start my lessons back up from 12th November however I can’t have these morning lessons as it’s getting more difficult to get the train to Manchester that early. Also if possible could I have 2 lessons a week as I’d like to complete my block with in a few weeks as my girlfriends moving out of Manchester and I won’t be able to continue them as easily. As we are moving to Wigan. Thank you ME Have to be on a Thursday, can’t do Tuesday afternoon 22/11/24 YOU Can you let me know what days you have availability of this month ME I’m away at moment back the 28th, please get in touch then. YOU Is there a chance I can get my money back from the lesson I haven’t done and go with someone else, I understand it’s on my behalf I was unable to carry on my lessons. But that was also due to medical reasons. But I also am in a time crunch to have my lessons, at least a double lesson a week or 2 separate a week, it would of been difficult anyway due to my girlfriend moving out of manchester, and I’m living in Liverpool so it would of been a hassle anyway in near future. I’ve had 2 lessons with a massive gap between them and I’m not going to be able to learn and keep up with that I hope you can consider my message and I hope you enjoy your holiday ME Sort it when I get home 04/12/24 YOU So what’s going on then ME Let me know when you can pick up your refund YOU Please contact as we will be taken this further, and there will be bad reviews,
Fantastic experience: I finally passed. My chronic anxiety makes tests very hard. But with a kick up the back side and a no nonsense approach from Paul I did it. He helped me to learn from and then move past any mistakes and focus on what was ahead. I needed to get out of my own way. Stop overthinking and get it done. So thanks so much to you Paul.
Not a problem pal, top fella!! Safe driving
Fantastic experience: Amazing driving instructor. Been a massive help with my confidence. Passed first time!
Thank you for your kind words. Safe driving
Fantastic experience: Passed today thanks to Paul! He is very patient, has never missed a lesson and has a great teaching style.
Thank you for your kind words, much appreciated! Safe driving
Fantastic experience: Started learning with Paul after nearly 10 years since my last lessons. Always punctual and passed my test 1st time today. Would highly recommend!
Thank you for your kind words. Safe driving
Fantastic experience: Was learning to drive for 5 years before I started with Paul. Suffered with very bad driving anxiety. Booked my first test with Paul and passed today!! Truly an amazing instructor. Thank you so much
Thank you for your kind words, much appreciated! Safe driving
Fantastic experience: Great instructor. Really helpful and supportive. Had previous instructors that I didn’t get what I needed from. Passed on my first practical test since being with Paul. Thank you
Thank you for kind words. Well done to you, top man. Drive safely
Fantastic experience: Paul was fantastic, I was really anxious when I started learning to drive and Paul elevated my concerns and helped me pass first time.
Thanks for your kind words, safe driving
Fantastic experience: Great driving instructor, helped me get ready for practical test with good driving habits.
Thank you for kind words. Drive safely
Positive experience: Over the last few months our daughter has had driving lessons. As she was very nervous driver at first her her mind was put a rest very quickly. His lessons are very efficient and clear on what to. She also pst her test first tome
Thank you for your kind words.
Fantastic experience: Great instructor, passed first time with him . Definitely recommend as he helped me get over my nerves around driving due to previously failing years ago.
Thank you for your review. Pleasure teaching such a nice person, safe driving
Fantastic experience: Great instructor who uses good teaching methods. I passed first time and would definitely recommend!!
Thank you for your kind words! Safe driving
Fantastic experience: Passed 1st time today with only 4 minors! Thank you so much to Paul for teaching me! Fantastic instructor with many years experience and I would highly recommend!
Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure teaching you, even when you flatten a conifer tree! Great result today well deserved! Drive safely
Fantastic experience: Brilliant instructor got me past first time anybody wanting to learn to drive go with him Thanks again Paul for all you help and advice
Thank you for your review. You was a great lad to teach, apart from the club you support!! Drive safely
Fantastic experience: Paul is a brilliant instructor with loads of patience also with very effective teaching methods that make learning how to drive a breeze
Thank you for your kind words, pleasure teaching you. Safe driving
Fantastic experience: I had the pleasure of being taught by Paul, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience! Thankyou Paul.
Thanks for your kind words! It was a joy to teach a very nice young lady. Drive safely
Fantastic experience: Great guy and a great teacher easy to be around, Got me passed in no time
Thanks for your top words! Drive safely
Fantastic experience: I couldn't have asked for a better driving instructor than Paul. His extensive experience and straightforward, knowledgeable approach made the learning process smooth and effective. Paul excelled in pinpointing areas where I struggled, offering clear explanations that significantly improved my understanding of road markings, pedal control, and mirror usage. What stood out the most was his ability to make complex subjects clear and manageable. Thanks to Paul's guidance, I not only passed my driving test but also gained a solid foundation for safe and confident driving. Highly recommended! Thank you, Robert
Thanks for your splendid review, much appreciated. Take care and drive safely
Fantastic experience: Anyone looking to learn how to drive a manual car should look no further. I passed my test on the FIRST ATTEMPT, yes you read this right, my very first attempt. He is dedicated to his job and very disciplined. No time wasting. He is straightforward and blunt. No sugar coating your mistakes while practicing but I tell you, I prefered his methods and teachings a 100 times over than failing my test as driving is serious business, talk less of the wait time and money it will cost to book another test.. I passed with "NO MINORS". A PERFECT RESULT.. My examiner was so impressed he congratulated my instructor for a job well done. Unlike some time wasting instructors who just want to make money. He is worth your money and time 100%. A great way to start the year for me.
Hi, Thank you for your tremendous review, much appreciated! Pleasure teaching you, take care and safe driving
Fantastic experience: Excellent instruction received from Paul. Very patient with me when getting to grips with driving and allowed me to go at my own pace. He was more than happy to help me with anything I thought I needed to brush up on as well as offering useful advice in areas he noticed I might get caught out with on a test. Fairly priced and always responsive, wouldn't have passed without his help. Cheers.
Thank you for your kind words. Take care and drive safely
Negative experience: I used him in October being recommended by a reviewer on this website. He is very rude, cuts the phone off, and does not make the students feel comfortable. Very unprofessional. Would not give 1 star even, if I could.
Hi, Sorry think you’ve got the wrong driving school. There’s no record of you having a lesson in October?
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Paul, excellent instructor and helped me pass on my first attempt. Thanks for teaching me
Thank you for your review. It was a blast teaching you and very enjoyable, top lad! Drive safely
Fantastic experience: taught me for over 2 years, would recommend to anyone, top man
Thank you! Pleasure teaching a fellow Red! Drive safely
Fantastic experience: Passed my driving test 2nd time with Paul. I failed first time due to human error nothing to do with my instructor would highly recommend.
Thank you for your review, top fella yourself. Safe driving
Fantastic experience: Really helpful and great to learn from. Got me through my test first time. Would highly recommend.
Thanks for your kind words. You great to teach. Safe driving.
Fantastic experience: Paul was Fantastic! Helped us get a quick test for our son and he passed with zero faults! Thanks so much
Thanks for your kind words.Safe driving
Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Paul to anyone wanting to learn how to drive. I felt at ease every time I got into the car and I am a very anxious person at the best of times. He’s very patient and willing to help in every way possible. I couldn’t have passed without him. If you're looking for an instructor to start learning how to drive, he’s definitely the one for the job. Thank you, Paul.
Was a pleasure teaching you, take care my pal and drive safely!!
Fantastic experience: Passed first time with Paul. I would recommend him to anyone wanting to drive. Had the best experience learning with him. He’s very patient and willing to help in anyway possible. I couldn’t have passed without him. He creates a safe and welcoming environment when you get into the car. If you want to start learning, he’s definitely your man. Thank you Paul.
Thank you for your kind words. Pleasure teaching you. Safe driving.
Fantastic experience: Brilliant instructor. Didn't click at first but he works with how you work, he gets to know you and builds up your confidence so well. I passed with 2 minors.
Thank you for your kind words. Was a pleasure teaching you and so happy you passed! Safe driving
Fantastic experience: Thanks Paul for teaching and learning me for the past years, Passed 1st time was also supportive and met your needs if you was struggling ... thanks Craig J
No problem pal. Was great to teach you.Safe driving pal!
Fantastic experience: Very grateful to Paul, helping me pass first time. Always punctual, and very patient with me. Excellent instructor, couldn’t have done it without him! Thank you very much!
Thank you for your kind words, it was enjoyable teaching you. Safe driving
Fantastic experience: I started driving with Paul just 3months ago with no experience and today I passed my test with flying colours. Cheers for your help, top geezer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you for your kind words, drive safely
Fantastic experience: Honest opinion paul is a straight forward brilliant instructor, if you want to pass flying colours like I did today I 100% recommend booking in! Cheers for everything Paul
Not a problem pal, was a joy teaching you, top fella! Thanks for the review, will get down to your work place hopefully soon. Safe driving pal and take care.
Fantastic experience: Passed first time today thanks to Paul. Very good communication skills and made sure that I was 100% ready for my test, would recommend.
Thank you for your kind words. Top bloke to teach!! Safe driving
Fantastic experience: Excellent instructor best one around thanks paul
Thank you for your kind words, great teaching an old dog new tricks, take care pal safe driving
Fantastic experience: Fantastic instructor assisted me in passing 1st time
Thank you for review, top fella!
Fantastic experience: fantastic instructor really enjoyed lessons and passed first time with him highly reccomended
Thank you for your kind words. Really enjoyed teaching such a top fella!! Drive safely !
Fantastic experience: Finally passed with Paul after taking lessons for almost 2 years. Very patient instructor and explains in detail. Modern car so will be nice for new starters. Would highly recommend to anybody local!
Thank you for your kind words. You were fun to teach, safe driving
Fantastic experience: Highly recommended
Thank you for your kind words.
Fantastic experience: Today I passed my test first time with Paul as my driving instructor. He has had alot of patience with me as I was a nervous learner and I can't thank him enough for my learning journey. I would definitely recommend him to anyone as you'll pass with flying colours with him. It's a nice car to drive aswell
Thank you for your top review really appreciate it. You was a joy to teach! Keep off the bananas now!! Safe driving
Fantastic experience: Paul's a top instructor, with clear communication on what he is teaching you and he is patient. I've had 3 different instructors and Paul's was the best by far.. I passed after less than 2 month learning with him.
Thank you for your kind words. Great to teach such an enthusiastic pupil! Well done, safe driving
Fantastic experience: Paul was a great instructor. Passed my test on the 2nd try! Thanks Paul!
Cheers pal, a joy teaching a teacher, safe driving
Negative experience: I wouldn’t even give one star for this arrogant nasty excuse of a man who calls himself a driving instructor! I am absolutely fuming at the way he spoke down to my daughter on her driving lessons! She is a bright and confident girl but this horrible man has ruined her confidence! Disgusting! She told me some of the things he said to her and I was absolutely gobsmacked at the arrogance of this man! The previous review about how badly he treated their daughter was correct as he has done the same to my daughter! I will be making a formal complaint to the correct officials as this man should not be allowed to make teenage women feel so belittled!! Edit: In reference to your reply Paul the review from Mohammed is the true reflection of how you treat teenage girls and no Chloe was NOT doing well in her lessons as you repeatedly told her so with your constant criticism of her driving, no patience and arrogant attitude with her !
Haven’t got a clue where your going with this, the lessons where going ok and your daughter was doing well, sorry to hear you feel this way. How come this as come up now? Her last lesson was 14/12/22, why wait this long to respond? Think Chloe stretching the truth a bit? Doesn’t reflect the rest of the reviews on here.
Fantastic experience: Really good instructor, patient and good to get along with. Always found the time to fit me in on days I was available. Passed first time after 3 months.
Thanks for the review! Pleasure teaching you, drive safely
Fantastic experience: I can't even put into words how brilliant Paul has been as my driving instructor. I started with him way before lockdown . He never gave up on me and always told me to never give up . He would be patient and always told me to take my time no matter what .He always made me feel at ease while on the road .Thank you again Paul for helping my pass my driving test. Take care !
It was a pleasure teaching you, enjoy your driving and drive safely
Fantastic experience: Great instructor, will always find time to fit your lessons on whether it’s weekends, evenings or mornings. Doesn’t rush you if you don’t quite feel ready and helped me pass my test
Thank you for your kind words, safe driving pal
Negative experience: I would not recommend him, he was a very rude instructor and not good with time management. My daughter was nervous about her first lesson and she was panicking so he said to her that he can't help her with that and she should help herself, this isn't right as an instructor should reassure someone and make sure they feel confident before driving which he did not do. My daughter would tell him not to book a lesson until she told him that she was free as she had exams so he booked her in for a lesson without asking her and made false statements saying she booked it in which confused her and me. He booked her in for a lesson and on the day he did not arrive so my daughter rang up and he said he did not book her in and that he had another student but it clearly said in his diary and on my daughter's messages that it was her time to drive and then proceed to say it was a typo, not very organised and was rude on the phone to my daughter and cut the line off.
Think you’ve got the wrong driving school, never taught or know a Mohammed Wahid, Oh, I see you've changed your first review ?. First of all your daughter was not panicking on her first lesson, just nervous, as could be expected, I reassured her she would be ok as I was in control of her, the car and other road users and anytime she felt uneasy/nervous just ask.She then booked in 2 more lessons which she cancelled, no mention of exams ?, her reason being placement/work experience, and college calling her back? I provided different times she refused. As for my time management, she was told on the first lesson please be ready 15 mins before the time of your next lesson due to traffic etc, which on one occasion she wasn't, not a problem. As for booking lessons, I always confirm with the pupil either on the previous lesson or text later the availability to confirm, never book them and assume the pupil would accept the allotted slot! On the day of the typo error by me, I apologised and said I'll be there in the next slot(the original slot), where then your daughter and assume another woman, your wife, both were very rude to me, I did put the phone down as I thought their attitude was unnecessary as I apologised for my mistake..Your daughter then texted to book her in another day after 1200, she didn't seem too bothered then? Then on reflection, after the rude comments made by the 2 women, I decided on for both parties it would be best to find another instructor. Then all this? Thanks for the review ps "but it clearly said in his diary" Have you got access to my diary?
Fantastic experience: Great instructor , really knows his stuff. Passed first time with his brilliant teaching.
Cheers, pleasure teaching you, drive safely
Fantastic experience: Fabulous instructor, extremely patient. Passed first time!
Thanks for your kind words. Drive safely
Fantastic experience: Best instructor ever. He's got all the time in the world and patience. Thank you for what you have done for me.
Thank you for your very kind words. It was a pleasure teaching you and a good laugh, take care and drive safely!!
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend, passed first time with Paul. Thank you
Thank you for your review. To start as a complete novice and pass your test in 23 lessons and with no private practice, it’s you who should be reviewed, remarkable performance well done one of the best performances in 27 years of teaching.
Fantastic experience: I highly recommend, thanks to Paul I passed first time !
Cheers for the review! Drive safely
Fantastic experience: Just passed by Paul, amazing instructer, very patient and understanding. Always supportive. Would recommend to anyone.
Thank you for your kind words. Pleasure teaching you,
Fantastic experience: My daughter olivia has just past with paul he was great very patient and she felt very comfortable with him always spoke highly of him
Thank you for kind words, it was pleasure teaching Olivia, a credit to you!
Fantastic experience: Just passed my test with Paul great instructor couldn't recommend highly enough
Thanks for the review, had a laugh teaching you!
Fantastic experience: Amazing driving instructor, would literally recommend anyone wanting to do driving lessons without a shadow of doubt. Extremely patient and all explanations are easily understandable, absolute no brainer for the price.
Thanks for the kind words, pleasure teaching you, look after it!!
Fantastic experience: Paul is an amazing instructor, I went from never being behind the wheel of a car to passing my test first time in under 30 lessons, nhe helped me get over the nerves and was very accommodating with lesson times, excellent teacher cannot recommend enough.
Thank you for your kind words. Good luck and be a safe driver!
Fantastic experience: Paul is an excellent driving instructor, I would definitely recommend Shaw Driving School to anyone looking to pass their test. I had a great experience and lessons are affordably priced. Thanks for helping me pass my test Paul!
Thank you for your kind words. Safe driving!
Fantastic experience: Had all of my lessons with Paul and it was brilliant was extremely nervous on my first few (as anyone would be) but he made me feel calm and confident. I was using my clutch wrong at first and as soon as he told me to change it, I drove so much better. I listened to him and PASSED FIRST TIME !! I would 100% recommend Shaw driving school and a great and affordable price !
Thank you for your kind words, yeah they were affordable ha
Fantastic experience: I can honestly say Paul is a great driving instructor who is very reasonably priced and very knowledgeable in what he does. His teaching method is very methodical and he has the patience of a saint. I have recommended Paul to family and friends and have never had a problem with him. he keeps in touch via text message and on the odd occasion he has arrived late ( traffic permitting) he fulfills the obligation of completing the hour. HIGHly recommended
Cheers for review! Much appreciated, pleasure to teach you. Paul
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