Tom's School of Motoring

110 Mill Ln, DE5 9PW, Ripley
Tom's School of Motoring
110 Mill Ln
DE5 9PW, Ripley
+447824324943

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: 9h-15h
  • tuesday: 9h-15h
  • wednesday: 9h-15h
  • thursday: 9h-15h
  • friday: 9h-15h
  • saturday: (closed)

Established 2008 offering quality driving lessons with expert instructors covering the Codnor, Ripley and surrounding areas...
MANUAL AND AUTOMATIC LESSONS!

Male or female instructor available.... please message for more information.

Our comment from DrivingSchoolsTOP.co.uk about Tom's School of Motoring:

Tom's School of Motoring is renowned for its exceptional driving instructors and high pass rates. Many students have successfully passed their driving tests on the first attempt, thanks to the supportive and patient approach of the instructors.

Highlights:

  • Experienced and calm instructors like Tom and Melissa provide a stress-free learning environment.
  • Students report a significant boost in confidence and enjoyment during lessons.
  • High first-time pass rates, with numerous testimonials praising the effective teaching methods.
  • A supportive atmosphere tailored to individual student needs, making it ideal for anxious learners.
  • Instructors are highly praised for their friendly demeanor, ensuring lessons feel comfortable and engaging.

While the overwhelming majority of reviews are positive, a minority of students mentioned high expectations might lead to slight pressure. However, this has not detracted from the overall positive experience.

Ultimately, Tom's School of Motoring stands out as an excellent choice for anyone looking to learn to drive, combining professionalism with a personable touch.

Tom's School of Motoring: Reviews

5/5 (58 Reviews)
Chloe Bean 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: We have used Toms school of motoring for both of our daughters and they have both passed with James first time. James is a very calm and caring instructor and very patient with any queries they had. We would definitely recommend Toms school of Motoring

Maddie 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Passed first time both on theory and practical. Melissa was an absolute delight to have as an instructor, absolutely someone who only cares about the best for her students. Every lesson was a pleasure to be on with her and I'm so grateful she helped me get to where I want. I couldn't have asked for anyone better.

Lianne Pottage 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: recommend Melissa, 1st time pass today! I was at ease from the offset on lesson 1, such good advice and her calming, positive attitude as helped me get to where I am now. Thank you

Euvelyn Lane 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I passed with Zero fault, Shout out to Tom’s School of Motoring, Glad I found this one cause I had the best experience of driving lessons. Great having Tom, he is the best in his profession he will teach and let you understand how to drive at your full best. Tom makes driving lesson fun and you will learn with great knowledge. As they say never settle for less only go for the best!

Tom Codling 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I decided to go with toms school of motoring to do my lesson. I did my lessons with Tom in an automatic. He was very welcoming from the very get go it was a massive weight lifted of my shoulders. He was very positive and friendly, when doing lessons it didn’t feel like a lesson it felt like u was with a mate who helped u the best he can. Would highly recommend to everyone who wants to pass straight away!

Becca Firth 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I passed with Tom several years ago. Tom was wonderful and so patient and understanding. I'd already failed 3 times with another instructor (not her fault) in a different area and Tom stepped up at very short notice to guide me through. I passed with zero minors and have never been so grateful for someone in my life. Thank you.

Joshua Dunnicliffe 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Toms driving school really is the best. Even if you don't have Tom all the other instuctors are great too. I had James, he helped me pass my driving test first time last year. He was always calm with me and relaxed. He never put any pressure on me and encouraged me all the time. He always pushed me to do my best and told me exactly what I needed to improve on so there is no lesson that's are pointless. By my 2nd lesson I was all ready diving on main roads because he knew I was capable. I woudnt recommend anybody else.

Ebony Ferguson 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Passed first time today with Tom, highly recommend, he has always made me feel safe and confident in every situation! Thankyou again Tom

Hannah Cressey 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Can’t recommend Tom any higher! When I first started driving I was so nervous to be sat in a car with a stranger, (especially after hearing stories of shouting driving instructors), but Tom instantly put me at ease with a perfect mix of banter and professionalism. I can’t say I was a natural at driving, but Tom always stayed calm and it definitely helped. I passed my test first time and even now, two years later, I can still hear Toms advice when I’m driving. Highly recommend!!

Shannon Johnstone-evans 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: passed my test first time today can't recommend tom enough iv never felt comfortable with any other instructor but tom he makes you feel relaxed and he's an amazing instructor thankyou so much tom for helping me x

Rachael Smith 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I was a super nervous learner but Tom was such a calm and amazing instructor guiding me through, always making sure I was ready for not only my test but also for driving solo after. I can’t thank Tom enough for getting me through my nerves and passing my test first time! Toms school of motoring is an amazing team and would highly recommend them all to anyone wanting to learn to drive. Thank you!

Libby Toft 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing lessons, amazing instructors. Always patient and helpful in my learning. I am now a confident driver after just passing my test. Would highly recommend to anyone!!!

Matt Bickerstaff (MLB Travel) 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Tom was very patient and understanding when I was going through my lessons, and it helped me to pass my test first time!

Oliver Firth 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Absolute incredible instructors, calm and knowledgeable. Highly recommend

Adam Crowder 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Wonderful driving instructor with a logical and patient approach with anyone, would highly recommend.

Rowan 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Passed first time yesterday and it was all thanks to Tom. Cannot thank him enough for being so patient with me and my little meltdowns! Such a nice person in general and so easy to get on with, made me feel at ease straight away. Thanks for everything Tom!

Tom Platts 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: A great team of driving instructors! Highly recommended!

charlene sellers 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Tom is such a calm & experienced driving instructor. Never thought I would pass my test as I was so nervous. But with him being so patient I passed in just over 2 months. Tom is very good at his job and he puts you at ease from the start. Easy to have a laugh with but learning at the same time. Would highly recommend to everyone Thanks Tom. My son also had an under 17’s driving lesson with James and said he thoroughly enjoyed it and was made to feel at ease right from the start. Great team 5+⭐️

Ell Hem 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Tom made me feel at ease throughout my learning and never let me down. Highly recommend

Josh Reddish 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Genuinely an all round pleasant experience. Professional and calming instructor who makes you feel so comfortable, easing any nerves you might have. Would 100% recommend!!

sophie williams 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend these guys enough ! They have helped myself, my partner and a number of family members pass first time. Their approach to teaching is amazing, their confidence helped my confidence and now I have been driving safely for 3 years. If I could give more stars in this rating- I would ✨️

Annette Cope 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Tom is just amazing so patient, and always there to help on a lesson or not ! So reassuring and calm , I cannot recommend toms school of motoring enough !! My daughter is actually going to start soon with them too wouldn't have my kids learn with anyone else 1

Flo Jansen 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I was very anxious about getting behind the wheel, but Tom really helped me build my confidence and I actually ended up passing both my theory and practical test first time! I would also highly recommend him if you're neurodivergent or struggle with anxiety, he taught me to drive in a very understanding and patient way. I always felt comfortable and looked forward to his lessons every week

jacques smith 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I passed my test in 2018 with Melissa when she first started doing lessons and from the start she was fantastic. She was very patient which helped massively as I was nervous to begin with and helped me gain confidence throughout lessons and even passing my test first time. I would recommend her to anyone.

Alice Peet 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: The best! Learnt with Tom, so patient and calm. Could have a laugh with him, whilst maintaining safe driving Looks at areas to work on, and is super helpful with any questions… even after passing. Couldn’t recommend enough!

Joanne Lamb 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: A wonderful instructor, very patient and encouraging, nothing was too much trouble throughout my learning.....I felt confident to go on my driving test and passed 1st time. Thankyou TSM! YOURE THE BEST!

Paula White 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I passed with Tom 12 years ago now and he was a brilliant instructor very patient and put me at ease straight away as I was very nervous. My son also passed with Tom and loved his lessons I also recommended him to other family members who also passed first time. My youngest son is 17 next year and I will be arranging for him to have lessons with Tom I couldn’t recommend him enough. Fabulous

Jake Searston 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing driving instructor! Got passed myself first time with 1 minor(which wasn’t warranted)! Tom is great to have a convo with and makes the lessons really enjoyable whilst also beneficial! 100% would recommend.

George Smith 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic driving school. Tom really made every driving lesson enjoyable and funny. You feel comfortable and at ease when behind the wheel. I passed first time in 2017 and couldn’t have done it without Tom. There high first time pass rate speaks for itself. Highly recommend!!!

tania green 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Absolutely fantastic, driving instructor myself my sister & my brother all passed first time with Tom. Tom is patient professional & made every lesson fun I felt at ease with him right away. I can’t recommend Tom, Melissa and James enough you won’t be disappointed. Their service is the best around.

Vicky soult 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I was searching for an instructor who had availability to work round my work/home life and struck gold with Tom. I had never had a lesson before and felt immediately at ease. He's friendly, encouraging and patient and I passed first time. Highly recommend

Luke 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Tom's School of Motoring is a perfect learning environment, so calm and relaxed at all times. They will make sure you are prepared for your test and will not rush it, which lead me to a flawless driving test examination.

Chloe Maskery 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: A super fab team of instructors!! I started my learning with Tom before continuing it with James, passing my driving test first time! All instructors are super friendly and helpful with any struggles you may have, making you feel as safe and confident as possible driving independently. 100% recommend!!

Zoe Mellors 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I passed my test with Tom back in 2012! Can’t believe it’s been 11 years. I passed first time, and couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. highly recommend!

Paige Hutchinson 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best driving instructor ever! Tom is calm and friendly and made the whole experience so nice, made learning to drive less nerve-wracking, it didnt take long to learn and pass and the best thing ive ever done! Thanks again Tom :)

Beth 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommended! Passed First time with Tom. Very patient and understanding. I passed almost 9 years ago now and have been driving safely on the roads ever since and still always recommend him to anyone that asks

Jodi Storer 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Tom is an amazing instructor with a sense of humour to match! I couldn't of done it without his encouragement and patience! Thank you Tom for helping learn to drive with confidence allowing me to pass first time

Chris Kerry 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Tom is an A*** driving instructor. Having passed my motorbike licence before doing the car, I was a little more developed on the road prior to learning with Tom. I had knowledge of how to drive a car and then Tom developed that really quickly and efficiently. In no time at all I was going for my test and passed it first time. He's really friendly and informative. I cannot recommend him enough!! He also went on to teach my sister, who was also a first time pass in no time at all. Thanks Tom!

John Pienaar 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: What can I say, you won’t find a better instructor around. Not only did Tom help me pass safety and swiftly and with only 1 minor. Since then he has helped more then 10 of my friends and family pass. I can’t recommend Toms school of motoring enough! I hear he even has options for electric cars now too. If this was enough you may be happy to know he is a true pillar of the community, whether it’s charity fund raising or out litter picking. Anything to better the community her is part of. A true class act.

Giorgio Donnellan 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Really patient and great instructor all around!

archie dakin 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Tom provides a helpful stress free teaching experience altered individually to each student’s ability so you never feel uncomfortable or overwhelmed while you’re learning to drive, cheers tom

Kaylie Siddons 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I passed my test first time with Tom! He encouraged me and is so down to earth, he made feel very comfortable whenever I felt anxious. I gained so much confidence from the way he teaches.

Matt Haymes 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had lessons with Tom which I was very nervous about as I'd had lessons with a different instructor previously and had not enjoyed them. Driving with Tom was a completely different experience and I enjoyed every lesson I had with him (even when he shouted at me about Andy Murray) and eventually passed my test with his help. He makes you feel at ease in the car and talks to you in a very friendly but professional way. Couldn't rate him highly enough if I tried.

Kirsty Wilding 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: My experience with this driving school was absolutely fantastic. Tom is such a wise and experienced instructor who makes you feel so at ease. We had the most wonderful conversations which made me feel so comfortable and massively reduced my anxiety. Tom was extremely supportive in building my confidence with areas I felt uneasy with and had so much patience. He supported me in overcoming fears to becoming a confident driver who passed first time. I can't thank the team enough. You guys deserve all the credit for being so amazing

scott roberts 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Tom taught my wife to drive and then she recommended him to me. The best decision I could have made. Explains everything really well, in a way that's easy to understand. Would highly recommend!!!

Holly Hughes 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I would recommend this driving school to anybody looking to not only pass but to be able to drive confidently afterwards. Tom helped me with my confidence in driving so much, helped explain things in ways I’d understand and was really understanding with my work schedule. You can tell he genuinely cares about his job and his pupils, and will no doubt entertain you whilst teaching you the essentials. Thank you again Tom!

Jack Smith 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Tom is a great driving instructor passing with him 1st time in 2021. Nothing is too much trouble, he makes you feel at ease while teaching. Can’t recommend him enough.

Claire Smith 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: My son passed his test after having lessons with Tom a few years ago, and my daughter is learning with Melissa at present. Fantastic tutors both if them, they really go above and beyond to install knowledge both in practical and theory. Without rushing them. Really easy to talk to and get along with, and they have a laugh along the way.

adam booth 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing driving instructor and the most friendly person you can meet. Nothing to much trouble if your struggling with someone tom always had a way to clear it up so you understand passed while ago with Tom and been on the road safely ever since.

Katie Stevenson 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I passed with Tom first time in 2022. Tom is a calm, relaxed and encouraging instructor, who puts you at ease as soon as you get in the car. He gets you to a fantastic level of driving so once you've passed you feel confident driving solo. Would definitely recommend Tom's school of motoring to anyone who wants to learn to drive

gemma richardson 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Tom was my driving instructor back in 2013/2014 and i passed with flying colours, he was calm, patient, cool, and really passionate about his job and teaching people to drive. My daughter was 7 back then. Shes coming up 16 this year, so i want to get her on the waiting list ready for her 17th birthday lol x please don’t hesitate to think about going with Tom and his team! They have expanded since i went with them! That shows how popular they are. They have a different range of cars to suit the driver x Thankyou Tom and Team x

mollie 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I was so nervous about learning to drive but Tom made it such a pleasant and easy experience that i soon looked forward to every week. I recommend him to everyone, especially if you lack confidence

George Briggs06 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Passed my test first time with tom back in 2014 8 months pregnant! Tom was always kind and patience with me and made me feel comfortable , i wasn't just test ready i was road ready Thankyou Tom

Stacie Barritt 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I passed my test first time with Tom nearly 12 years ago I can honestly say I've never met somebody so calm and patient and trust me he needed it at times with me. My brother and mum both passed with Tom first time aswell he's a fantastic instructor you won't be disappointed

samantha mckane 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Absolutely brilliant driving school although this was 4 years ago my son passed with Melissa first time with only 2 minor faults. Brilliant team and would definitely recommend

Nicki Renshaw 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Absolutely fantastic driving school. My daughter passed with Tom first time then my son passed with Tom first time too. I was very anxious about driving but decided to take my lessons with Tom. I am so glad i did. He is a fantastic instructor. He is patient, funny and totally put me at ease. He believed in me which made me believe in myself. At the grand Old age of 51 I passed my test on my first attempt. I will be forever grateful to Tom for helping me. I highly recommended Tom's school of motoring

Darren Watson 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Tom is such a calm, experienced driving instructor, which his pass rate shows without question. He has so much patience which makes it a comforting experience. He also is very funny and a pleasant guy. Very good at what he does. 5* review, I would give more if it was possible. Thanks Tom's school of motoring.

Diana Yu 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have passed my driving test with Tom's help! He's an amazing instructor, he's very patient and encouraging. Would recommend everyone to get driving lessons with him :)

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