Angela's Driving School

Information about Angela's Driving School
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 7h-19h
- tuesday: 7h-19h
- wednesday: 7h-19h
- thursday: 7h-19h
- friday: 7h-19h
- saturday: 7h-13h
My name is Angela Payne and I have been driving for many years and teaching a variety of vehicle types to both provisional and full licence holders. I have Full Public Liability Insurance, Member of ADINJC, Member of RoSPA, Member of IAMRoadSmart.
Our comment from DrivingSchoolsTOP.co.uk about Angela's Driving School:
Angela's Driving School is renowned for its exceptional driving instruction, offering a supportive and calm learning environment. Users have praised Angela for her patience, clarity, and personalized teaching style, making the learning process not only effective but also enjoyable. Many have found that her unique approach helps build their confidence behind the wheel, significantly improving their driving skills.
Clients have highlighted several strengths of the school:
- Outstanding patient and friendly instruction
- Personalized lessons catered to individual learning styles
- High pass rate, with many students passing their tests on the first attempt
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate busy lifestyles
- Supportive environment for nervous drivers
While the overwhelming majority of reviews are positive, it is essential to note that some users have faced challenges before finding Angela, such as confidence issues due to previous instructors. However, her compassionate and understanding approach helps students overcome these hurdles.
Overall, Angela's Driving School is a perfect choice for anyone looking to learn how to drive or enhance their driving skills under the guidance of a dedicated professional.
Angela's Driving School: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Ive really enjoyed driving with Angela, she was always very patient whenever I made any mistake and I managed to pass my driving test first time☺️Thank you again
Thank you very much for your kind words Lily. It was a pleasure being able to teach you a skill for life. You worked really hard and always gave 100% when learning. Look forward to seeing you on the open road. Wishing you all the best
Fantastic experience: Angela is a fantastic driving instructor—patient, clear, and really supportive. She explains everything so well and made me feel confident behind the wheel. I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher!
Thank you Kieran for your kind words and for choosing me to teach you a skill for life. i hope the skills you have learnt will continue to give you the confidence to expand and grow. I am super proud of your continued enthusiasm and determination to reach your goals throughout your whole learning journey to drive. Wishing you all the very best. Look forward to seeing you on the open road
Fantastic experience: Angela was a very helpful, supportive and patient instructor. She was always punctual and professional in her approach; and explained all the processes of driving in such a clear and simple way which gave me plenty of confidence whilst learning. Having recently passed with Angela I would absolutely recommend her to anybody thinking of starting lessons!
Hi Akif,
Thank you for your kind words and thank you for choosing me to help you with your driving journey. I may not have been your first driving instructor, but being your last is very special. You dedicated time and effort throughout your learning, committed to achieving your goals and succeeding with a great result. Wishing you all the very best for the future.
Angela
Fantastic experience: Angela was such an amazing driving instructor!!! She helped me massively with being confident to drive and get over my nerves. Whenever i struggled, she would always find a way that suited my own unique thought process. She always was accommodating to any weeks where I was busier and would always find a way to fit lessons in with me. Having passed with Angela, I feel so equipped to face any situation now. She was so lovely to speak and chat too and would always be encouraging and supportive in any questions I had. I feel so appreciative of her help and I would highly recommend her to people wanting to learn to drive.
Hi Alice
Huge congratulations passing your driving test. I am super proud of the dedication and determination you gave to ensuring a positive result. I have enjoyed our chats and variety of learning styles to achieve your goal. It has been an amazing journey, thank you for choosing me to share the journey with and teach you a skill for life. Wishing you all the best for the future.
Angela
Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Angela as an incredibly nice, helpful and supportive driving instructor. I didn’t have a lot of flexibility in my schedule and she was very accommodating. She gave me really specific tips when she noticed I struggled with some aspect of driving, that made driving much easier for me. I’m also a nervous driver and Angela helped me massively with my nerves before the test, she was always a great cheerleader when I was struggling. I would highly recommend Angela and I’m incredibly grateful for her lessons and teaching style. Thank you, Angela!
Hi Yulia
Thank you for your kind words and choosing me to teach you a skill for life. Thank you to your family too for supporting you and spending time learning with them also. The boys lucky charm was inspirational. You never gave up and always had a smile on your face whatever the weather or lesson plan. i shall miss our chats. Wishing you all the best. Look forward to seeing you on the open road
Angela
Fantastic experience: I 100% recommend Angela as your driving instructor. She was extremely helpful and helped me overcome obstacles by being patient and giving me different, simple ways of handling them. She treats you as an individual driver and always makes sure that you're comfortable and adapts her lessons to suit you. She is absolutely brilliant and helped me pass 1st time.
Hi Madi
Thank you for posting a review for me, it was very kind of you. Thank you for your kind words. Thank you to your mum too who spent time with you on the open road, giving you the opportunity to expand the learning you had undertaken with me. Your dedication and attention to detail was incredible resulting in your first time pass. Well done. Wishing you all the best for your future.
Angela
Fantastic experience: After having my confidence knocked by previous instructors, Angela patiently worked through any issues I had, nothing was too much of an obstacle. I passed yesterday, yippppeee I would highly recommend her - she is not only an experienced professional but also a wonderful human ✨ Thanks again!
Thank you for your kind words Amy. It was absolute pleasure and privilege to be able to help you reach your goals. You were amazing and I wish you many happy years travelling out in the open road
Fantastic experience: Simply the best! I passed first time with Angela as my instructor and I couldn't recommend her enough ✨ After having a bad instructor several years ago it knocked my confidence to get back out on the road. Angela is patient, kind and really understands you as a driver. Going to miss our lessons!!!
Hi Fiona, Thank you so much for choosing me to teach you a skill for life and also taking time out to post a review. Your hard work and determination shone through throughout your learning journey. I'm so pleased you regained your confidence to pursue learning to drive. You are a true inspiration to others to never give up on your goals. i wish you all the best and look forward to seeing you out on the open road.
Fantastic experience: After having 3 instructors knock my confidence and leaving me with no hope after failing my third practical test, I came to Angela for guidance on where I was going wrong. And I’m very grateful I found Angela as I passed yesterday! after almost losing hope in obtaining my driving licence. I struggled with trauma from my last instructor and therefore had nerves when I was on the road. Angela was kind and sympathetic to what I went through and we tried several methods to help me pass - which worked She is a patient, thoughtful and intelligent instructor that won’t lose hope nor confidence in you - despite whatever circumstances you’ve gone through.
Hi Kris, Congratulations passing your driving test. I am so very pleased for you. Thank you for taking time out to post a review and your very kind words, it was very thoughtful of you. I hope the review inspires others never to give up on their dream to be a driver no matter how many challenges they face along the way. I hope you enjoy many years of happy driving.
Fantastic experience: This was the best learning experience I could have hoped for! Angela's a calm, friendly and intelligent instructor who takes away the intimidation of learning to drive I was amazed at how personalized each lesson felt, focusing on exactly what I was struggling with the most She did wonderfully at pushing me out of my comfort zone whilst feeling safe, which allowed me to pass my driving test on my first attempt! Would highly recommend!
Hi David, Thank you for the lovely comments. I'm delighted you had a great experience, it was my absolute pleasure teaching you a skill for life. I hope you enjoy your new found freedom with driving. Thank you for choosing me to teach you. See you on the open road
Fantastic experience: Angela is absolutely brilliant. Incredibly professional, patient and helpful throughout. She made the whole process so easy and pleasant, and I can't thank her enough for all her help and support. Couldn't recommend enough!
Congratulations Ahmed on passing your manual driving test. Thank you for choosing me to help you achieve your goal. Thank you also for your very kind words. So very pleased for you
Fantastic experience: I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Angela’s tuition to learner drivers, or to people looking for pass plus or refresher lessons. She went above and beyond my expectations, confidently guiding me with a structured approach, but always flexible towards any requests I might have. At the period approaching my test I had to stop my lessons to assist my mum after a significant operation, which meant there was a big gap in between my lessons; Angela pulled out all the stops, and helped me pass my test first time round! Angela’s focus, communication, explanation, and patience puts her head and shoulders above most instructors in my opinion. I was nervous about learning to drive, but she instilled confidence and technique that I will carry on long after my lessons have finished. 1 week after finishing my lessons and I’ve confidently driven from Kent to Wales on business. 11/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you Joshua for your very kind words and taking the time to write a review. I’m delighted to read a trip to Wales so soon after passing. A fabulous achievement and an inspiration to others to embrace the skills gained and use them to your full advantage. I hope you can now look forward to many years of enjoyable driving across the world. Thank you for choosing me to guide you through learning a great skill for life with the driving
All the best
Angela
Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Angela as your next driving instructor. Angela was very patient, considerate and went out of her way to make my driving experience as comfortable as possible. We went through everything in fine detail until it was perfected & I cannot thank her enough. Best decision I made was choosing Angela, it will be the best decision you make too.
Fantastic experience: I was lucky enough to get Angela as my driving instructor towards my test, she taught me so much in such a short amount of time. I would definitely recommend Angela to anybody who is looking for a driving instructor. Thanks for getting me through.
Fantastic experience: I would recommend Angela to absolutely everyone! She is an excellent teacher, as well as being lovely to spend time with. I really enjoyed my lessons and am so so grateful for how dedicated she was to helping me pass my test. Angela goes above and beyond, and not only got me through my test, but also made me a confident and safer driver.
Hi Sophie
Thank you so much for leaving me a review, that was very kind of you. Thank you for the laughs, the highs and lows and the breakthroughs. You’ve been amazing and never gave up. Look forward to seeing you out and about. Thank you for choosing me to teach you
Fantastic experience: Angela is an absolute amazing instructor. I’ve been struggling to pass for a long time before starting lessons with Angela and the first test I’ve had since being with her, I passed. I improved loads and gained so much more confidence, I also felt a lot more comfortable in the car and noticed a massive difference. She’s an incredible lady who’s calm and patient with you and makes you feel comfortable. I would highly recommend Angela’s services to anyone who is on the mission to passing their test.
Thank you Oliver for those kind words, i am truly humbled. It was great to see the hard work and dedication you gave to improving your driving and it was an absolute privilege to have been able to pass on my skills to you and give you the confidence and ability to drive safely, comfortably and confidently. I wish you all the best and thank you for choosing me to teach you a skill for life.
Fantastic experience: I am so thankful that I found Angela as I get bad anxiety. Driving with Angela is so calming and makes driving so much fun. 100% recommend for new or anxious drivers. I passed my test second time around and I couldn’t of done it without the support, time and effort Angela put into my lessons.
Hi Ella, what a lovely review you have written, thank you so much. It was my pleasure teaching you a skill for life. I will miss our chats about all the random stuff we talked about. I'm really pleased i could put you at ease and teach you a skill for life you will enjoy for many years to come. Enjoy your new car and all the adventures you are about to embark on with it. I look forward to seeing you out on the open road. Many congratulations for all the hard work, time and effort you put in too, your dedication was amazing.
Fantastic experience: 10/10 will be recommending to friends lovely lady and a massive help with my issues and very patient compared to other instructors
Thank you Leon, for your kind words. I am so happy for you passing your driving test today, congratulations. I wish you all the best with many happy years of safe driving. Once again, thank you for choosing Angela's Driving School.
Fantastic experience: Passed my test first time yesterday with Angela and would definitely recommend her as an instructor. She is extremely knowledgeable and I went into my test feeling confident I had all the tools and knowledge to succeed. She was able to identify areas I needed work on (as I came from a different instructor) and we worked around those until they felt like second nature. Thanks again Angela - couldn’t have done it without you!
Hi Sam
Thank you for your kind words. It was lovely to have the opportunity to take over from your other instructor and continue your journey of learning to drive. You were full of determination and your hard work payed off passing first time with just 2 minor faults. I think how to negotiate spiral roundabouts will be a breeze whichever country you drive in :) I wish you well with your future adventures. Thank you for choosing Angela's Driving School.
Fantastic experience: I was the most nervous anxious learner ever. Angie reassured me in every single way possible that all would be fine, I told myself and fully believed I would just be one of those people who could never be able to drive . Angie proved me very very wrong. Anyone who has any fear of driving or even uncertainty on certain aspects of driving. The best advice I could give you is to get on board with her and she will teach you a skill that will last a lifetime. I'm so glad I bit the bullet and went for it. I've been driving for a good 7 months now and I honestly couldn't imagine my life without the freedom of driving It opens so many doors in life !!!!! I can not fault Angie in any way what so ever she did absolutely everything possible to give me the confidence I needed to achieve my goals. That lady deserves her own crown for all the hard work she puts in to help people learn to drive. So don't even consider it just do it!!! If you are nervous about driving she will put your mind at ease for sure. Hands down the best
Fantastic experience: Angela is an amazing teacher, she will teach you in the best way that you learn! As she changed her techniques to cater to the way that was best for me to learn, that is the main reason I believe I passed 1st time. I would highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Angela! Her calm and patient approach helped me build my confidence and prepare for me for my test and life beyond on the open roads.
Fantastic experience: Encouraging, attentive and supportive teacher - really appreciated as a nervous driver - would recommend!
Fantastic experience: I had a few instructors before I worked with Angela's driving school, which put the level of expertise into perspective. Angela is an outstanding driving instructor and teacher in general, who constantly supports her students. I was always encouraged and given the freedom to work on the area's I felt least confident with, untill it was easy. A true professional. Ange goes above and beyond, I'll always be greatful every time I'm behind the wheel! Thank you. Picking the right organisation to learn with is more important than ever, I'd recommend Angela's driving school to anyone who wants to learn. You are in good hands. Charlie.
Fantastic experience: Fantastic teacher, helped me work on and improve the skills I struggled most with and with booking my test.
Fantastic experience: The best driving school! Angela is calm and patient with great results!
Fantastic experience: Angela is so friendly and patient I can’t imagine having gone with any other instructor, whilst developing new and innovative ways of improving my driving she is still happy to progress at a pace that I’m comfortable with. Would 100% recommend!
Fantastic experience: Without doubt I would recommend Angela. She has a very kind approach to teaching, and a super pass rate!
Fantastic experience: I would recommend Angela as a driving instructor. She is very patient and understanding. She teaches people a life long skill and common sense, not just how to pass the test. Very reasonably prices and csn fit around your obligations as well.
Fantastic experience: Angela was a fantastic tutor for my niece. Very accommodating with times and availability. My niece found Angela a caring, calm tutor.
Fantastic experience: Angela has been the best instructor I have taken with lessons. She is a great listener to my fears from driving and always able to advice and calm me down when needed. She if punctual ,so professional and friendly. I enjoy my lessons with her. I progress in driving so much with her. Totally recommend Angela for giving driving lessons and giving you tips and tricks to pass the exam.
Fantastic experience: Highly recommended, Angela is patient, kind and reliable.
Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Angela as a driving instructor. She is patient, friendly and approachable, and always makes the lessons interesting and enjoyable. Angela always helped with any worries I had and I was able to pass first time thanks to her.
Thank you so much for this review Grace. It was an absolute pleasure teaching you. I always looked forward to the lesson because no matter what subject we covered, you took them all in your stride and we worked through them together in a calm and patient way. I was so pleased when you passed first time with a very well deserved pass. I hope you have many years of happy driving.
Thank you for choosing Angela's Driving School to teach you
Fantastic experience: Angela took me through my advanced driving lessons and was very professional, knowledgeable and friendly. I would heartily recommend her.
Fantastic experience: My son passed with Angela. She was reliable, kind and patient. My son always looked forward to his lessons and passed 1st time! Thank you Angela!!
Fantastic experience: Thank your for taking me on. If you are looking for someone with good communication skills, professional conduct, flexibility around your own work schedule and patience of the Saint, Angela is the person to go. I am looking forward to finish this journey. Thank you very much so far.
Fantastic experience: Thank you for the experience, and helping me pass my driving test first time! Very patient and good communication. Would 100% recommend.
Fantastic experience: Reasonably priced, highly recommended.
Fantastic experience: Angela is calm and caring. She takes the time to help her students. My daughter could not speak more highly of her skills. Best decision made to use Angela’s driving school.
Fantastic experience: Very Professional. Recommend.
Fantastic experience: Angela is a patient and friendly driving instructor who really takes her time to help her students understand what they need to do. She has a calming presence which makes the lessons even more enjoyable. I would highly recommend Angela as a driving instructor to anyone.
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