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300+ 5* Reviews from Google, Facebook & YELL
300+ 5* Reviews from Google, Facebook & YELL The I.O.W Driving Academy is the BEST Rated Driving School on the Island. We get the results you want and with a current 90% 1st Time pass rate for 2026 and an 86% 1st Time pass rate for 2025, you can see why. Our...
GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE with the Islands best.
GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE with the Islands best. Here at the Isle of Wight Driving Academy, we pride ourselves on having the highest quality of driving instruction given by any driving school on the Island. We currently have a 90% first time pass rate for 2026, we get...
1st Time Pass ALERT
1st Time Pass ALERT Congratulations to Jay on passing his driving test on Monday 7th September 2026 at his first attempt with only 3 driving faults. A massive well done Jay, you worked really hard for this pass and it's very well deserved. You just need more...
1st Time Pass ALERT
1st Time Pass ALERT Congratulations to Lily Ford on passing her driving test Thursday 27th August 2026 at her first attempt with only 5 driving faults. Well Done Lily, this was a fantastic result and very well deserved. I am really proud of how well you have worked to...
The Islands Top Rated Driving School.
The Islands Top Rated Driving School.The Isle of Wight Driving Academy was established in 2012, so this is our 14th Year of being an outstanding Academy which has passed thousands of students on their driving tests here on the Isle of Wight. Our Academy offers a door...
Navigate Coppins Bridge, Newport, Isle of Wight.
Coppins Bridge Roundabout, Newport, Isle of Wight. Coppins Bridge Roundabout in Newport on the Isle of Wight is the main traffic hub on the Island. The roundabout is traffic light controlled and lane marked to assist in your approach and exit. Coppins Bridge, is the...
1st TIME PASS by Ebony
1st TIME PASS by Ebony Huge congratulations to Ebony Barker for passing her driving test 1st time today, Weds 4th February 2026 with only 4 minors. What a fab drive on a very challenging route where you had to deal with blinding wet, winter sun roads as well as an...
Ashleigh Passes 1st Time.
Ashleigh Passes 1st Time. 1st Time Pass by Ashleigh CONGRATULATIONS to Ashleigh Parker on passing her Driving Test today, Tues 20th Jan 2026 at her 1st Attempt with ONLY 2 minors. Well Done Ash, what an amazing result and very well deserved. I have been so proud of...
Starting 2026 how we finished 2025.
Starting 2026 how we finished 2025. Another 1st Time Pass with Lauren. LETS START 2026 as we ENDED 2025 ANOTHER 1st Time Pass with Lauren. CONGRATS to Lauren Killoran on passing her driving test today, Mon 5th Jan 2026 at her 1st Attempt with ONLY 4 minors. Well Done...
ANOTHER RECORD BREAKING YEAR
ANOTHER RECORD BREAKING YEAR ‘’We get the results you want’’ 2025 was just a fantastic year at the Academy.! Our Instructors had 56 driving tests and our pupils achieved 48 1st Time Passes!! That equates to an 86% 1st Time Pass Rate!!! What an achievement this is way...
1st Time Pass with Tom.
1st Time Pass with Tom. Another Fantastic 1st Time Pass 🎉🎉 CONGRATS 👏👏 to Tom Newnham on passing his 🚘driving test today, Tues 11th Nov 2025 at his 1st Attempt with ONLY 1 Driving fault. Well Done Tom, what a great result today and very well deserved. You worked hard...
ALERT !!! False driving advice circulating on social media….
ALERT !!! False driving advice circulating on social media…. This can get you banned before even getting your licence! Just because the waiting time for tests is horrendous it doesn’t mean you can break the Law! We are aware of information circulating on social media...
1st Time Pass in 15 Days!
1st Time Pass in 15 Days! NEVER DRIVEN to a 1st Time TEST PASS in 15 days! What a fantastic achievement! Louis completed our NOVICE Intensive Course and smashed his driving test today! A massive CONGRATS to Louis Bigg who successfully completed one of our intensive...
45 hour Intensive Driving Test Pass in just 3 Weeks.
45 hour Intensive Driving Test Pass in just 3 Weeks. AMAZING RESULT - Abbi Passes 1st Time in 3 weeks. Abbi booked our 45 hour Intensive course (manual) Congratulations to Abbi Harnley on passing her driving test today, Weds 23rd April 2025 at her 1st Attempt with...
The Perfect Pass with Cameron.
The Perfect Pass with Cameron. 1st Time Pass with zero faults. 1st Time Pass, zero minors. You can’t get better than that! A MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS to Callum on passing his driving test today, Weds 4th June at his 1st Attempt with zero driving faults. Well Done...
The Perfect Pass by Jayland
The Perfect Pass by Jayland 1st Time pass with zero faults. 1st Time Pass with zero faults…… can’t get better than that!!!! A massive CONGRATS to Jayland on passing his driving test today, Weds 21st May 2025 at his 1st attempt with zero driving faults. Fantastic...
Thank you from our Academy.
Thank you from our Academy. We would like to wish all of our students present & past a very Happy Christmas and the very best for 2025.. Our Instructors Nick M, Clive, Darren, Nick C & Paul would personally like to say thank you to their students for all of...
DISCOUNTED CAR INSURANCE
DISCOUNTED CAR INSURANCE. CHEAPER YOUNG DRIVER INSURANCE for DRIVERS Aged 17 to 24. We are an affiliated Company with Think Insurance. Make sure you add the 96 to online and telephone quotes to get your discounted rate. This Insurance is for Learners and Newly...
1st Time Pass with Isis.
1st Time Pass with Isis. Another 1st Time Pass with our Academy A BIG Congrats to Isis Jenner on passing her driving test today, Weds 4th Dec 2024 at her 1st Attempt with only 5 driving faults. Well Done, Isis what a great result today and very well deserved. I’m...
1st Time Pass with Alex.
1st Time Pass with Alex. ALEX DUDLEY PASSES FIRST TIME with only 1 fault! A BIG CONGRATS to Alex on passing his driving test today, Weds 4th Dec 2024 at his 1st Attempt with ONLY 1 minor. Congratulations Alex, fantastic pass today! You were a pleasure to teach, very...
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