Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Driving School in Mansfield
Sherwood Driving School has been a trusted name in driver education since the early 1970s, founded by Malc Ingram. Over five decades, we have cultivated a reputation for excellence, adapting to industry changes while maintaining our commitment to quality instruction. Our family-run business now includes Malc's son Jonathan and daughter Jodie, ensuring continuity and a personal touch. We offer both manual and automatic driving lessons across Mansfield and surrounding areas, covering a 10-mile radius. Our team of professional instructors includes both male and female trainers, catering to diverse learner preferences.With thousands of satisfied students, we pride ourselves on delivering structured weekly lessons, intensive courses, and crash courses tailored to individual needs. Payment flexibility is ensured through acceptance of all major debit and credit cards. Our Google and Facebook reviews attest to our dedication to customer satisfaction, combining experience with modern teaching methods to prepare learners for real-world driving challenges.
Services
Driving Lessons
Automatic Driving
Intensive Courses
Crash Courses
Refresher Lessons
Pass Plus
Theory Test Preparation
6 Week Pass Course
8 Week Pass Course
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in driver education
- Our family-run business ensures personal attention and continuity
- We offer both male and female instructors for learner comfort
- All major debit/credit cards accepted for payment convenience
- We cover a 10-mile radius around Mansfield for local accessibility
What people say
Experienced instructors
Successful pass rates
Friendly and professional
Great team
Enjoyed the lessons
Services
Driving Lessons
Professional driving instruction covering all aspects of road safety and test preparation. Our qualified instructors provide structured lessons tailored to individual learning speeds. We combine traditional teaching methods with modern techniques to ensure students develop confidence and competence behind the wheel.
Automatic Driving
Specialised instruction in automatic transmission vehicles. Our courses focus on the simplified controls and unique requirements of automatic driving. Students benefit from reduced complexity and faster learning curves compared to manual vehicles.
Intensive Courses
Accelerated learning programmes for rapid skill development. These concentrated courses combine theory and practical training to prepare learners for tests in compressed timeframes. Ideal for students with limited availability or urgent testing requirements.
Refresher Lessons
Targeted instruction for experienced drivers needing skill updates. Our refresher courses address changes in road regulations and improve confidence after driving breaks. Sessions focus on modern driving challenges and updated traffic management techniques.
Pass Plus
Post-test driver improvement programme covering diverse driving conditions. This advanced training enhances skills in areas like night driving and motorway navigation. Completing Pass Plus often qualifies drivers for insurance premium reductions.
People
Malc Ingram
Founder
Established the driving school in the early 1970s, building it into a respected local business through decades of dedicated service and industry expertise.
Jonathan Ingram
Partner
Joined the family business in 1998, bringing modern teaching methods while maintaining traditional quality standards in driver education.
Jodie Ingram
Business Manager
Supports current operations and future development, ensuring continuity of the family legacy while implementing contemporary business practices.
Questions
What types of driving lessons do you offer?
We provide manual and automatic driving lessons, including regular weekly sessions, intensive courses, crash courses, and refresher lessons.
Do you cover my area?
We operate within a 10-mile radius of Mansfield, covering locations including Blidworth, Edwinstowe, and Sutton-in-Ashfield.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major debit and credit cards for convenient payment of driving lessons and course packages.
Are your instructors qualified?
Yes, we employ both male and female instructors who are fully qualified to teach driving in both manual and automatic vehicles.
How long has the school been operating?
Sherwood Driving School has been teaching drivers since the early 1970s, with over 50 years of combined family experience.
Do you offer Pass Plus training?
Yes, we provide Pass Plus courses to improve post-test driving skills, often resulting in insurance premium benefits for new drivers.
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