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Looking at 166 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their professionalism, patience, and supportive approach, which significantly contributes to a positive learning environment. Many people highlight the clear and calm instructions provided, making complex tasks easy to understand. The service is frequently described as excellent, with many appreciating the personalized attention and the instructors' ability to build confidence. However, some people were dissatisfied with the scheduling process, mentioning difficulties in arranging lessons that fit their availability and a perceived lack of professional courtesy. A few other people also felt that some instructors wasted their time during lessons or did not provide effective teaching methods, leading to a lack of progress.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had an amazing learning experience with Bibi Khan from A Class.An excellent instructor. Very calm and patient made me feel very confident and believe in myself. She took the time to properly teach and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bilal Siddique from A class I would highly recommend Bilal as a driving instructor. I passed my driving test today , and his guidance was a significant role in my success. Bilal is professional, pa... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Elie was absolutely fantastic with my driving. After working with him for many months he made me feel comfortable we had many laughs and not once did he get angry with me or shout at me when I made a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Parminder blends his knowledge of driving with his ability to talk to people seamlessly. Incredibly clear and calm instructions and a fantastic attitude to helping people, I genuinely couldn't have do... See more

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  1. Driving School

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A-Class Driving School is the BIGGEST Driving School in the South East of England, covering CARS, HGV and BIKES. More people pass first time with A-Class Driving School than any other Driving School across the South East, thanks to the work of our experienced driving instructors. Driving with A-Class Driving School is not just about gaining a Driving licence- it’s about learning an essential skill for life and doing it the right way. We aim for SUCCESS and Nothing LESS, Learn with A-Class and be the best South East leading Driving School.


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4.9

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

508 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Can’t thank John H enough on the help…

Can’t thank John H enough on the help he has given me the last few months. Made every lesson a breeze and couldn’t have asked more of him.
Helped me pass first time! Amazing instructor and would absolutely send anyone I know to him 💯

October 10, 2025
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Reply from A Class

Congratulations Billy on passing first time. That is great to hear, and also that John made your learning process so enjoyable and positive. We have many great reviews for John, and he is a valued member of the A Class team.
We wish you all the best with your future driving.

A CLASS DRIVING SCHOOL

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a very nice experience with Eli

I had a very nice experience with Eli, Excellent and very expert, he corrected all my faults and I was able to pass my test.
Best instructor in Medway

October 8, 2025
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Reply from A Class

Congratulations Hesham on passing your test, that is great to hear. Thank you for the great review for our instructor Elie.
We are so pleased to hear that your experience with Elie was both enjoyable and positive. Elie is a valued member of the A Class team.
We wish you all the best with your future driving.

A CLASS DRIVING SCHOOL

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bilal Siddique is an excellent driving…

Bilal Siddique is an excellent driving instructor. He gave me the confidence I needed to pass my practical driving test. He was quick to detect my driving faults and guided me on how to correct them, which really helped me succeed. Bilal pays great attention to detail, communicates clearly, and has outstanding teaching skills. I would highly recommend him to any first-time driver.

September 30, 2025
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Reply from A Class

Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience! We’re so pleased to hear that Bilal’s guidance and attention to detail helped you feel confident and achieve success. Congratulations on passing your test, and thank you for recommending us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top class

Matt was amazing. My daughter passed first time. Matt taught my daughter in a modern approach which she enjoyed. He gave her confidence and encouragement to achieve passing her test. She’s so happy that she’s passed. Thank you so much.

September 29, 2025
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Reply from A Class

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so pleased to hear your daughter enjoyed learning with Matt and passed first time. Huge congratulations to her, and thank you for choosing A-Class Driving School!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My daughter passed today 1st time thanks Rob

My daughter passed today 1st time. Can’t thank Rob enough for all his hard work on every lesson. Freya was nervous going into the test but Rob put her straight at ease and she smashed it. Would definitely recommend Rob as an instructor if anyone is looking.

September 29, 2025
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Reply from A Class

Congratulations Freya on passing first time, that is amazing. Rob is an excellent instructor and we are so pleased that his lessons resulted in the outcome you wanted and you enjoyed the journey. Rob is an asset to A Class and we are so pleased that you would recommend him.
We wish you all the best with your future driving

A CLASS DRIVING SCHOOL

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My instructor has been amazing

My instructor has been amazing. All the basics I needed for driving. Hoe to drive safely.
My instructor made me very comfortable and I actually enjoyed driving.

September 29, 2025
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Reply from A Class

Thank you for your lovely review. Everyone at A Class loves to hear that our customers have had a positive and enjoyable learning experience. Knowing that you now enjoy driving is great to hear.
We wish you all the best with your future driving.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Instructor

Paul Barwick has been an incredible instructor to my son, who passed today. His patience and understanding is second to none!

September 25, 2025
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Reply from A Class

Thank you so much for your kind words and congratulations to your son on passing his test! 🎉 We’re delighted to hear that Paul’s patience and support made such a difference. We’ll be sure to pass on your lovely feedback to him — he’ll be thrilled to know he’s helped make the journey such a positive experience. Wishing your son safe and happy driving for the future! 🚗

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Paul Barwick

Paul Barwick
Paul is a great instructor who has helped me pass first time, he has explained everything effectively and is a great instructor if you are looking to pass your driving test.

September 24, 2025
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Reply from A Class

Congratulations Lewis on passing first time, that is such a great achievement. Thank you for the lovely review for our instructor Paul Barwick, it is always nice to hear positive comments and that Paul was a great instructor to learn with.
Paul is certainly an asset to A Class.
We wish you all the best with your future driving.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had such an amazing instructor…

I had such an amazing instructor (karen) she helped me through so much,was so supportive always corrected me when i was wrong and needed support,i passed with 2 minors thank u so much karen

September 19, 2025
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Reply from A Class

Congratulations Louisa on passing first time and with only 2 minors, a great achievement.
Thank you for the lovely review for our instructor Karen, we are so pleased that she was a great support for you on your learning journey and helped you achieve such a great result. Karen is an asset to A Class.
We wish you all the best with your future driving.

A CLASS DRIVING SCHOOL

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience instructor was…

I had a great experience instructor was very patient and understanding. Good listen skill. I pass thanks to him

May 30, 2025
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Reply from A Class

Hello Stacey, We are so glad to hear you have had a good experience with one of our driving instructors! We wish you all the best with your driving!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

my daughter learnt and passed with paul…

my daughter learnt and passed with paul barwick , great guy , good fun, professional , reliable , and most of all made her feel really comfortable , would highly recommend to anyone
thanks paul from ella’s mum 🩷

September 17, 2025
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Reply from A Class

Congratulations on passing your driving test. Thank you for the wonderful words about our instructor Paul Barwick, we are so pleased that he made the learning journey such an enjoyable experience, and happy that you would recommend him.
We wish you all the best with your future driving.

A CLASS DRIVING SCHOOL

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Paul Barwick Driving instructor

I stared driving lessons with Paul in January and straight away he made me feel comfortable. He is a great teacher who is very patient and understanding. Would highly recommend Paul. Thank you very much Paul and the driving is going great!

January 30, 2025
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Reply from A Class

Thank you Lily for the great review for our instructor Paul Barwick. We are so pleased that your journey with Paul and A Class was both positive and enjoyable. Paul is a valued member of the A Class team and we get many positive comments about him.
We wish you all the best with your future driving.

A CLASS DRIVING SCHOOL

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stuart was a great instructor

Stuart was a great instructor. He really helped with my nerves ahead of my test and boosted my confidence. I would thoroughly him!

September 13, 2025
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Reply from A Class

Congratulations Ellie, and thank you for the lovely review for our instructor Stuart. We are so pleased that your lessons and your experience was positive and rewarding. Stuart is an asset to A Class.
We wish you all the best with your future driving.

A CLASS DRIVING SCHOOL

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After not driving for almost 15 years I…

After not driving for almost 15 years I gained my confidence back in only 10 lessons, Stuart has been great and helping me get back on the road. He made me feel at easy. He gave me suggestions on how I can improve.

September 10, 2025
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Reply from A Class

Thank You Soraya for your lovely review for our instructor instructor Stuart.
It must have been difficult to get behind the wheel again after such a long time. So we are so pleased that Stuart made you feel comfortable and at ease enough to take up driving again and what tips he has given you , will keep you driving with confidence.
We wish you all the best

A CLASS DRIVING SCHOOL

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Paul Barwick

Paul Barwick has been the best instructor anyone could have - I passed with 20 hours in 2 months and couldn’t have done it without him! Amazing guy with great banter that easily calms your nerves, would recommend him to anyone. His way of explaining things is so simple and easy to understand, absolute lifesaver :)

August 29, 2025
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Reply from A Class

Congratulations Sachi on passing your driving test. Thank you for such a wonderful review for our instructor Paul Barwick.
We are proud that he is a member of the A Class team, and that his teaching fitted around you, and got a positive outcome in a short space of time.
Here at A Class we pride ourselves on our instructors and the great results they achieve.
We wish you all the best with your future driving.

A CLASS DRIVING SCHOOL

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I passed with Leanne!

I passed with Leanne!! From my very first lesson, she was always so supportive and encouraging. I honestly wouldn’t have been able to pass without her as I struggled with confidence behind the wheel but Leanne gave me that. She’s patient, so knowledgeable and genuinely cares about her students’ success. I would highly recommend her to everyone.

September 2, 2025
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Reply from A Class

Congratulations on passing your test! 🎉 We’re so pleased to hear how much Leanne’s support and encouragement helped you build your confidence and achieve this great result.

Her patience, knowledge, and dedication to her students really shine through, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with her. Thank you for the recommendation, and we wish you safe and happy driving for the future!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed 1st time with only 30 hours

I was able to pass 1st time with only 30 hours worth of lessons thanks to Marcel! He always gave clear instructions with an optimistic and confident attitude, so I would highly recommend him as an instructor.

Due to the incredibly poor waiting times for the test dates, Marcel allowed me to go to a lesson every 2 weeks instead of every week. This really helped me out by saving a lot of money. He was also able to help me get an earlier test date, which saved me more money!

Thank you, Marcel, for the lessons you have provided in the 4-5 months of knowing you. I truly do appreciate it!

September 4, 2025
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Reply from A Class

Thank you for sharing your experience and congratulations on passing your test first time! We’re delighted to hear how much Marcel’s clear instructions, positive approach, and flexibility helped you throughout your lessons.

It’s great to know the lesson schedule and earlier test date made things easier for you, and we’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Marcel. We really appreciate your recommendation and wish you safe and confident driving for the future!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant

My driving instructor Elie was more than patient with me which is just what I needed, and I passed first time. I couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor. Highly recommend!

August 27, 2025
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Reply from A Class

Thank you so much for your kind words and congratulations on passing first time! 🎉 We’re delighted to hear that Elie’s patience and support made such a positive difference to your learning experience. We’ll be sure to pass on your feedback to him. Wishing you many safe and happy miles on the road ahead, and thank you for recommending A-Class Driving School! 🚗💨

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well what can I say I can’t believe how…

Well what can I say I can’t believe how lucky I was to have Eli as my driving instructor he was the best.today I passed 1st time with no minors and highly recommend if wanting to learn in a automatic

August 18, 2025
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Reply from A Class

Thank you so much, Wannipha, for your wonderful review and kind words! 🎉 Huge congratulations on passing your test first time with zero minors – what an incredible achievement! We’re so pleased that you enjoyed learning with Eli and found the experience so positive. Wishing you many safe and happy miles on the road ahead, and thank you for recommending us! 🚗✨

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed First Time Thanks to an Amazing Instructor

I started my driving lessons with Leanne in June 2024, and from the very first lesson, she made me feel completely at ease. Today, I passed my driving test first time with only 4 minors – and I know without a doubt that it’s thanks to her incredible teaching.

She’s patient, supportive, and always made me feel confident behind the wheel. We shared plenty of laughs and light-hearted moments during lessons, but she always kept safety as the number one priority. She has this amazing ability to make you feel relaxed while still pushing you to be your best.

I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor, and I’m so grateful for everything she’s taught me – not just about driving, but about staying calm and confident in any situation. If you’re looking for someone who genuinely cares about your progress and makes learning to drive an enjoyable experience, I couldn’t recommend Leanne enough.

August 15, 2025
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Reply from A Class

Congratulations Jade on passing first time and with only 4 minors, that is an amazing result.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review for Lee-Ann, it is amazing to hear that she not only taught you how to drive, but to also enjoy the process of learning and your experience was both enjoyable and fulfilling. We are proud to have Lee-Ann on our team, and to know her pupils are receiving an excellent and productive service, whilst learning a valuable life skill.
We wish you all the best with your future driving.

A CLASS DRIVING SCHOOL

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