Orchard Driving School

I've been learning with Byron over the past couple of months. In brief, Byron doesn't just teach and prepare you to pass the driving test, he puts in the extra effort and passion to actually teach you how to drive properly. He explains why certain things are important and gives examples of real-world situations where those skills come into play. Byron’s standard of driving is much higher than what the examiner’s tick-box exercise looks for. Byron will call things out when needed and push you to do better, which is what really helped me improve. His approach is thorough and focused, and while it might be more direct than some are used to, it genuinely helps you understand and retain what you’re learning. If you want to actually grasp the lessons and become a confident driver, I would absolutely recommend Byron. I also had the opportunity to meet Gareth, the other instructor at Orchard, on my test day. He gave me a couple of great tips and helped calm my nerves, which definitely helped going into the test. Whether you get Byron or Gareth, just know you'll be receiving a high standard of learning that you'll remember and carry with you long after you pass. I found the Golf to be a really nicely sized car and easy to drive and has some really handy features.Looking forward to doing some extra lessons on parking and motorway driving with Byron.Moreexpand_more

Passed my test first time, Byron was an amazing instructor and a massive help. Would definitely recommend.

Excellent driving instructor, very patient, thorough and flexible with times.

Byron was one of the most amazing driving instructors I could’ve had to learn how to drive with, from not having any experience driving a car before to passing first time 4 months after turning 17 shows what kind of instructor he is. He’s so easy to talk, calm and relaxing to be in a car with, thank you again Byron.

My son reached out to Byron close to his test when he found himself in a tight spot. Byron was incredibly accommodating taking my son on last minute to prepare him for his test, providing invaluable lessons tailored to his needs. His knowledge and experience passed on to my son was second to none and he installed a sense of confidence that made the world of difference! Couldn’t recommend orchard driving enough.

Very fair price per session with flexible time slots, does weekends. He will help you through stressful situations and patient. The service is very high quality and will recommend to use this service.

Byron was incredible. He fit me in his schedule last minute to prep me for my exam. He gave tips of what the examiner will be looking for, also using language in which the examiner will be using. Byron also provided a beautifully printed study packet. While it is ideal to have multiple sessions with a driving instructor Bryon helped alleviate some concerns and stressors I had about participating in the exam. I highly recommend.

Byron is a fantastic instructor. I contacted him after a previous instructor had let my son down. He started lessons and the difference was noticeable straight away. My son is really happy at having just passed his test first time. Would highly recommend Byron.

I can't recommend Byron enough. I've tried learning to drive with at least 3 different instructors before Byron and from my first lesson with him I felt comfortable and reassured by his teaching style. Today I passed my test in Bridgend - with 0 faults! I could never have done that without an incredible instructor. Byron is kind, calm and patient. He reads situations intuitively and really helped me to overcome my doubts and feel confident in myself. Learning to drive has been a surreal experience - it's the best feeling in the world when you pass!

My son was learning to drive with Byron, he learnt a lot and was comfortable driving with Byron, good communication, highly recommended, my son passed his test and is a confident driver now. Thank you.

Gareth is a fantastic instructor. I had many previous instructors and never got anywhere near passing until I changed to Gareth. He is very patient and calm and focuses on the positive. I think Gareth is more skilled in knowing how to actually teach people to drive because he was a school teacher. I strongly recommend him and orchard driving school.

Byron is very professional, knowledgeable and patient. I had two other instructors to compare with and Byron was far superior. I’m an adult from another country - Byron focused on what I needed to learn to drive safely in the UK. Highly recommend! I passed and I think it was because of Byron’s tutelage. Many thanks!

Byron has been an excellent tutor from beginning to end. He is flexible and accommodating regarding availability for lessons and has a friendly approachable manner which really helped me when I got anxious. He taught me well, supplied me with material to learn in preparation for my test and provided valuable information to help me drive more confidently on the road. Thanks to Byron I passed first time! I can’t recommend Bryon enough as your driving instructor!

Biron taught me so much in such a short amount of time ! Due to work I had to rearrange a few lessons and nothing was a problem with him, he worked around my hours and needs and so be it I passed first time with all he taught me highly recommended.

Travelled all the way from Essex due to Byron’s skilled teaching. Byron enabled me to pass in a matter of a few days in an area I do not know with only 1 minor, I would 100% recommend Byron to anyone looking for a driving instructor.

I had lessons with Gareth and he was an excellent instructor. Always patient and understanding. Helped me pass 1st time!

Amazing company, good price, Gareth was really professional and always worked around you nothing was ever to much for him. Always makes you feel comfortable and works at his students pace never rushes you to do anything your anxious about until you feel comfortable.

I was able to pass my driving test first time thanks to Gareth’s help. He was very helpful and patient.

I would like to congratulate Byron for enabling my daughter Izzy to pass her test first time. Byron has given Izzy the confidence to enjoy driving and the skills to ensure that she drives safely in the future.

I had one 3 hour session with Gareth and then 2 hours the next day. Passed my test first time with only two minors! I would recommend Gareth to anyone, he was patient and really helped my confidence in the test. Also he is very knowledgeable, again really helped my nerves. If youre a worrier like me then Gareth is your best bet. 5 stars :).