Round The Bend Driving School

I had Mark as my driving instructor, he was brilliant and helped me massively get my test passed first time, and only 5 weeks after turning 17 + No faults or Minors. Highly Recommend great instructor.

I went to Round the bend after not having a great experience with another driving company. I couldn’t recommend anymore, they were quick to respond and got me driving lessons very soon after I contacted them. I had Mark as my driving instructor who was brilliant, he was calm, patient and made me feel comfortable, always on time and was accommodating to my lessons. I passed 1st time on my driving test thanks to Mark giving me the confidence. Would highly recommend!

Scot was a truly brilliant instructor. I was very nervous to begin with but he really helped to calm me down by talking to me and making sure I was comfortable in the manoeuvres and roads we were driving on and eventually pass first time. He is very patient but also explains each mistake you make and how to fix it, which is extremely helpful. I would absolutely recommend him.

My instructor Gemma really helped me during my lessons and helped me pass first time, I wouldn’t of been able to do it without her, she is very lovely and calming and patient with you I really recommend her.

Dave was an absolutely brilliant instructor. His explanations were always clear and patient, no matter how many questions I had (and there were a lot! ). He’s incredibly calm and easy to get along with, our lessons were always relaxed, with plenty of chats about DIY projects, TV shows, and everything in between, while still drilling the fundamentals and finer details of driving. Over six months of lessons, Dave helped me build real confidence behind the wheel and made driving feel natural rather than stressful or rushed. He was great at identifying my weaknesses and helping me understand why I was making the same mistakes, which I found really insightful. He tailored the way he taught to my personality very well. I passed first time with just a few minors and couldn’t be happier. Most importantly, I genuinely feel safe, confident, and like a proper driver now!

David has been an absolutely amazing teacher, calm, patient and encouraging. Very supportive and understanding of my needs as an autistic driver. Learning to drive has been a life changing experience I am so excited. Thank you David and all at round the bend! Recommended to all!

A huge thank you to Scot for helping me pass first time! He was super calm and patient, whilst also encouraging me in the parts I found more challenging. His relaxed and friendly attitude meant I rarely felt nervous in the car, which helped build my confidence and made learning to drive seem a lot less intimidating. Would definitely recommend!

I had Gemma and passed first time with one minor. She is absolutely amazing and understood my anxiety which she helped to control for my test. I would completely recommend Gemma and this driving school to anyone learning.

Maddie was friendly and calm and put my daughter at ease. She introduced aspects of driving at the right time so my daughter didn’t feel overwhelmed at any point. Passed first time!

Massive thanks to Scott - passed me first try would reccomend to anyone very calm and you see progress every lesson, Many thanks, Emerson.

After trying to learn to drive with 3 previous instructors I was left doubtful that I was ever going to pass but Gemma was my saviour! She’s an excellent instructor - calm, reassuring, knowledgeable, friendly. She’s extremely professional and will go above and beyond to make sure you feel confident and know what you’re doing. After a few months learning with Gemma I passed first time with only 4 minors - I cannot recommend her enough.

My passed my test first time today. My instructor was Gemma Ryder and she was absolutely amazing the whole time. Incredibly supportive and endlessly patient. Gemma would point out how I can improve without making me feel bad and paised when I did something well. Thank you Gemma you're amazing.

I ended up passing on my second try, I'll be honest that the first instructor I had with the school could have been better, but he does no longer work there. The second instructor I had (Mark) got me through the test, and I passed with only five minor faults. He was good with constructive criticism and also praised me when I did well.

Great driving school, my driving instructor Mark was amazing, he helped me pass first time, couldn't have asked for a better teacher, would definitely recommend this school.

A massive thank you to Scot who helped me pass first time on Saturday. Scot was very patient, understanding and calming. He was also very flexible around my differing shift patterns and was a joy to learn with. I would highly recommend him.

Thank you to Scot for helping me pass my driving test first time yesterday! I started lessons with Scot in January 2025 and he helped me enjoy learning by being calm, supportive and reliable throughout the year. I would recommend Scot to anyone new to driving and struggling with nerves, as he helps push you out of your comfort zone at your own pace whilst also providing clear and honest feedback. Thanks again Scot!

I cannot recommend Claire highly enough as a driving instructor! From the moment I started learning, she was incredibly patient, supportive, and knowledgeable. What really stands out is how Claire was able to teach me manual driving in just a few months, something I initially thought would take me a lot longer to master! She has a calm and encouraging teaching style that made me feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel. Every lesson with Claire was not just about passing the test, but about becoming a safer, more skilled driver. She took the time to explain everything clearly and helped me overcome any challenges I faced, no matter how small. I always felt that she genuinely cared about my progress and that I wasn't just another student to her. Thanks to her expert guidance, I passed my driving test in record time and with confidence! If you're looking for a driving instructor who truly invests in your success, Claire is absolutely the one to go with. Her professionalism, patience, and dedication make all the difference. Thank you so much, Claire, for everything!Moreexpand_more

For various reasons, over the years I've tried to learn how to drive five times with five different instructors – and I can honestly say Clare is just in a totally different league to anyone else I've worked with. She was really observant, and responsive to where I was at in the process and what I as an individual needed to learn. She really cared about getting me through the test and I felt totally supported. A genuinely brilliant teacher, I truly can't recommend her enough. If I could, I'd give her ten stars out of five!

I had Suzanne. She was so patient, never shouted or raised her voice and was generally a great instructor. She made sure I was fully ready and confident about my test, and knew every possible route/place around the test centre that could catch me out. She also made a huge effort to get me test date swaps so I could get my test done as soon as possible. Thank you!

I honestly couldn’t recommend Gemma enough! She was calm, patient (even with my dodgy manoeuvres) she put me at so much ease! I’d recommend to anyone! Thanks so much Gemma for helping me pass first time.