Stuart Westthorp Driving School
Information about Stuart Westthorp Driving School
NE11 9QX, Gateshead
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 9h-18h
- tuesday: 9h-18h
- wednesday: 9h-18h
- thursday: 9h-18h
- friday: 9h-13h
- saturday: 9h-13h
I have been an Approved Driving Instructor for last seven years and have over 30 years of driving experience. I abide by the ADI code of Practice. I am highly motivated to passing on the skills and ability needed to drive. I promote a safe, calm and professional approach to teaching. Guiding you though all aspects of driving. My lessons are pupil led and we move at your pace. This is to ensure a greater understanding and a sense of achievement.
All my lessons are taught in a manual VW Taigo.
I will always be patient and ready to help.
Our comment from DrivingSchoolsTOP.co.uk about Stuart Westthorp Driving School:
Stuart Westthorp Driving School is highly renowned for its exceptional driving instruction and supportive learning environment. Clients consistently highlight the following strengths:
- Outstanding Communication: Many users appreciate the clear and effective communication style of Stuart, making learning comfortable and enjoyable.
- Patient and Understanding: Stuart is noted for his calm demeanor and ability to ease nervous learners, allowing them to focus on building their confidence behind the wheel.
- High Success Rate: Numerous students have passed their driving tests on their first attempt, often citing Stuart's teaching methods as a key factor in their success.
- Personalized Lessons: Stuart accommodates individual needs and preferences, offering flexible scheduling and tailored instruction based on each student's progress.
- Encouraging Atmosphere: Reviews frequently mention the supportive environment that Stuart creates, helping students feel at ease and motivated during lessons.
While there are a few mixed reviews, the overwhelming sentiment among students is positive, with many expressing gratitude for the guidance and expertise provided. Overall, Stuart Westthorp Driving School comes highly recommended for both new learners and those looking to refresh their driving skills.
Stuart Westthorp Driving School: Reviews
Fantastic experience: It’s been great! Amazing communication, support, and teaching. Highly recommend!
Thank you Sophie for your kind words. So pleased that you got the result you deserved . If you need anything else just let me know
Fantastic experience: Passed my test first time! Stuart is an absolutely amazing driving instructor and would really recommend to anyone looking to start driving lessons!
Thank you Rebecca for your kind words. You are a star driver! You listened, took instructions and acted on them. Also questioned when you were unsure. This approach helped you to get the result you richly deserved. Well done!
Fantastic experience: Lovely person and excellent driving instructor. I passed in 3 months worth of lessons after private practice with my dad! Really recommend, Passing first time at 17 feels great! Thank you!
Thank you Robyn for your kind words. You are a great driver. Your confidence increased with every lesson and you got the result that you richly deserved
Fantastic experience: I just passed my test yesterday and I couldn’t have done it without Stuart. I’m quite shy and reserved and socially awkward most of the time but Stuart made me feel so comfortable in the car. He never raised his voice at any point (even when I made bad mistakes) but I completely recommend.
Thank you for your kind words. It's a pleasure teaching someone as dedicated as you.
Negative experience: Avoid them
Fantastic experience: Would 100% recommend Stuart to anyone wanting to either learn to drive with no experience or brush up on skills with some refresher sessions! I hadn’t driven in well over a year and he completely put me at ease and was extremely patient with me. His encouragement and reassurance really calmed my nerves with driving again and I now feel confident to be back on the road. Big thanks to you Stuart!
Thank you Hannah for your kind words. You are a great driver! I'm glad I was able to help with your confidence in driving for the future. Enjoy the new car!
Fantastic experience: Couldn’t recommend Stuart enough, extremely helpful and very nice, I could only do certain times and Stuart was able to do later lessons to suit these times, also patient very clear with instructions definitely recommend
Thank you Luke for your kind words. You are a star! You worked hard to get the great result you deserved. Great driving enjoy the roads
Fantastic experience: Fantastic instructor, calm, controlled and understanding - can't ask for much more than that!
Thank you Adam for your kind words. You worked hard and took direction when needed. You are a star!
Fantastic experience: An amazing teacher and would highly recommend. Very patient, kind and calm.
Thank you Lily, for your kind words. Your hard work paid off. Great driving, great result!
Fantastic experience: Lovely guy and a great instructor, couldn’t ask for anything more. Helped me pass first try 10/10
Thank you for your kind words. You were a pleasure to teach. Your hard work paid off and you got the result you deserved
Fantastic experience: Passed first time! Stuart was an amazing instructor very understanding and reassured you after a mistake, definitely would recommend to anyone learning!
Thank you Evie for your kind words. You were a pleasure to teach and I'm so proud that you got the right result.
Fantastic experience: Both my children passed first time thanks to Stuart. He’s kind and patient, accommodating to needs. I can’t recommend him highly enough!
Thank you for your kind words. Your children were always polite, willing to learn and on time. This made the process easy and enjoyable for all concerned, they are a credit to you.
Fantastic experience: Stuart is the most lovely and accommodating instructor, he is willing to make changes to a lesson to suit you best from things like pick-up locations to what you feel needs improving in a lesson. Will never make you feel rubbish after making a mistake either, instead will go over it again to reassure you, couldn't recommend him more!!! :)
Thank you Haniah, for your kind words. You were a pleasure to teach - always will to listen and take instruction when needed. Safe driving
Fantastic experience: Only past my test first time (with no minors) because of Stuarts unlimited patience & amazing skills which built be me up from scratch highly highly recommended!!! had to give 5 stars cus nothing higher!!
Thank you for your kind words. You were a pleasure to teach. You listened and took instructions when needed, your determination paid off. Take care and enjoy the roads,
Stuart
Fantastic experience: passed first time! he’s a brilliant instructor which helped my confidence lots, very calm. he’s very easy to understand and i would recommend him to anyone looking for lessons
Thank you Evey for your kind words. Your confidence grew and you got the results you richly deserved. Take care and safe driving
Fantastic experience: Amazing instructor. Calm in his approach and really helps you learn the way of the roads. Helped me and my sister pass and is also teaching my brother. Would recommend to absolutely anyone!
Thank you Jack for your kind words. You listened and took on board any advice. If you were unsure you asked questions. Therefore giving you a greater understanding of driving. If you need any further advice, just let me know.
Safe driving
Fantastic experience: Thanks for being a great instructor, you really made learning to drive an enjoyable experience. As well as supplying easy to understand instructions.
Thank you for your kind words. You understood instructions very quickly and if you were unsure, you asked! Fantastic result today and I wish you safe driving for the future. Remember if you need anything else you can always get in touch.
Fantastic experience: With Stu, I passed my driving test 1st time with only 2 minors , and I think that speaks for itself. Hes calm (impressively so), nice to be in the car with, and all round an amazing instructor to learn to drive from. 10/10 I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for lessons!
Thank you Jaz for your kind words. You were an excellent pupil! I'm so pleased that you got the result you rightly deserved. Enjoy the roads
Fantastic experience: Unbelievable. Always there on time every lesson. Never had to cancel any. Gives over all the techniques to be a confident driver. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to pass there first test!!
Thank you for your kind words. You listened, took on board and also questioned any advice. Therefore giving you a greater understanding of driving. The knowledge that you have gained will make you a safe driver for many years to come.
Fantastic experience: Very helpful, supportive and patient. Would definitely recommend.
Thank you Dexter for your kind words. You listened, took on board any advice or analysis and then acted upon it. You got the result that you richly deserved.
Fantastic experience: Stewart was always calm and very friendly, making lessons enjoyable and fun. So glad I had Stewart as my instructor. Hopefully I won’t have to see you again!!!
Thank you for your kind words. You were a pleasure to teach and always asked if you were unsure. You worked hard and got the result you richly deserved. Safe driving
Fantastic experience: Excellent instructor, very patient with your mistakes and makes sure you get them right as soon as possible, will definitely recommend 100%
Thank you Frank for your review. You were an excellent student. You took on board any feedback, acted on it and got the test result that you deserved.
Fantastic experience: Patient and helpful, always able to explain things clearly - exactly what you want in a driving instructor. Very much recommended!
Thank you for your kind words. You listened to instruction, when needed and very quickly made great progress. So pleased I was able to help you!
Fantastic experience: Amazing instructor, very patient and encouraging. I passed with only 2 minors. I would definitely recommend Stuart as a driving instructor!
Thank you for your kind review, you were a pleasure to teach. You worked hard and got the result you deserve. Well done!
Fantastic experience: Stuart is the nicest person one can know and is always there to help when needed always very calming and reassuring on a scale of 1-10 he is 100 definitely recommend him!!!!
Thank you for your kind review. You were a pleasure to teach. Your work ethic helped you to get the test pass you deserved.
Safe driving
Fantastic experience: Brilliant instructor, beginning with zero experience, he got me confident with driving very fast, and his amazing support/teaching helped me pass in just 4 months! Thank you, Stuart!
Thank you for your kind review. You were a pleasure to teach. Your enthusiasm and inquisitive nature towards driving really helped to get the result you deserve. Safe driving
Fantastic experience: Stuart is an amazing instructor very patient, exceptionally helpful and understanding ! WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND !!!!! Brian (Gateshead)
Thank you for your review Brian! You were a pleasure to teach
Fantastic experience: Passed my driving test on the first attempt after Stuarts tutelage. Very patient and understanding even after my many accidental attempts to stall in the most random of locations and helped me understand my issues. Thoroughly recommend to anyone
Thank you for the review Craig. It was a pleasure to teach you and if you need any advice, please get in touch.
Fantastic experience: Stuart. I can’t think this man more than enough for passing under his tutelage. Fantastic teacher, patient and has so much knowledge to share.
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to teach you. If you need any more advice or information please get in touch.
Fantastic experience: Stuart Westthorp is an A* AA instructor who is patient and friendly. I passed after learning with him, and found it so much easier to pass with his phenomenal instruction expertise and unbelievable patience. Highly recommended. Samuel Adler, Gateshead
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure teaching you. Safe driving!
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