We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that Bill Plant Driving School has once again been recognised as the National Driving School of the Year at the Intelligent Instructor Awards 2025, making this our third consecutive win in one of the most prestigious accolades in the driving school industry, after securing the title in both 2023 and 2024.
But the celebrations don’t stop there. We’ve also been named Training Provider of the Year 2025, reclaiming our title after winning it in 2023. These back-to-back industry honours are a testament to the quality and high standards of our driving lessons, driving instructor training, and our nationwide team of Bill Plant driving instructors.
What’s so special about these awards is that they weren’t just given to us by a small group of people. For the past three years, we’ve been voted as the UK’s leading driving school by the public as well as an independent judging panel of industry experts. To receive such a high level of trust from learner drivers and fellow driving professionals is a great honour, and an achievement we’re immensely proud of.
A Hat-Trick of Success: National Driving School of the Year 2023, 2024, and 2025
To win the title of National Driving School of the Year once is a great honour. To be voted it three years in a row is a true reflection of our commitment to being the best driving school in the UK.
At the heart of this success are our dedicated driving instructors, who go above and beyond to help pupils become safe, confident, and skilled drivers. On a daily basis, our instructors deliver personalised driving lessons, tailoring their approach to each individual learner driver, helping learners overcome obstacles to pass their driving test and enjoy the freedom of the road.
Why Learners Choose Bill Plant Driving School
Every year, tens of thousands of new drivers choose to learn with Bill Plant Driving School, and for good reason. As a multi-award-winning driving school, we’re proud to offer:
- DVSA-approved driving instructors nationwide
- Local driving lessons across the UK, tailored to each pupil
- Flexible booking options for manual and automatic lessons
- A proven track record of high first-time pass rates
- Extensive learning resources to support learners
We understand that learning to drive is a big milestone, and we’re here to support our pupils every step of the way. Whether you’re a complete beginner or returning to driving after a break, you’re in safe hands with us.
The Bill Plant App
Our new app is just one of many things that represent our ongoing commitment to improving our services and enhancing the driving journey for learner drivers.
Learner drivers can make the most out of their driving lessons with us by following their journey through the Bill Plant App.
The app allows learners to monitor driving lesson progress, top up their accounts to book more lessons, and prepare for theory and practical driving tests by utilising any of our Accelerated Learning packages.
Accelerated Learning Packages
Our new self-learning hub has truly helped us cement ourselves as innovators in the driving industry – helping us achieve the National Driving School of the Year award for three years consecutively.
The Accelerated Learning Hub has paved the way for learner drivers to further enhance their driving abilities, helping them to accelerate in their driving journey and prepare them for both their theory and practical driving tests.
With four key packages available so far, learners can choose to purchase the Theory or Theory Plus package to help prepare for their theory test, or receive support from the very start to the end of their driving experience, with either our Learner Essentials or Learner Plus package.
Training Provider of the Year 2025 – Back on Top
After winning silver in the award in 2024’s Intelligent Instructor Awards, we were once again named the Training Provider of the Year at this year’s awards. This win highlights the ongoing success of our Driving Instructor Training, which continues to allow hundreds of people every year to change their lives.
This achievement wouldn’t be possible without our incredible team of trainers and training support team, helping everyone throughout their Driving Instructor Training journey.
So, what makes our training stand out?
- We’re a DVSA ORDIT-registered training provider, meeting the highest national standards
- Our flexible training formats (in-car and online) support trainees at every stage
- Our trainers are experienced professionals with real-world knowledge
- An app with a comprehensive library filled with more than 100 hours of training resources.
- We offer one of the most affordable routes into a career as a driving instructor
Whether you’re seeking a career change, more independence, or the chance to make a real impact on people’s lives, training to become a driving instructor with Bill Plant Driving School is a proven path to success.
Celebrating Our Team
These awards belong to every single member of the Bill Plant Driving School family, including our learner drivers, hard-working driving school franchise, industry-leading trainers, and the incredible support staff at our Head Office.
We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who continues to trust us – from learners booking their first driving lesson, to new trainees starting their journey toward a rewarding career.
What’s Next for Bill Plant Driving School?
With three consecutive National Driving School of the Year wins, a renewed title as Training Provider of the Year, and highly commended awards for Fleet of the Year 2025 and Excellence in Fleet Safety & Compliance, we’re entering 2025 with incredible momentum. But we’re not stopping here.
We’re continuing to invest in the quality of driving lessons and driving instructor training with:
- New technology and tools to support learner success, including the Bill Plant App and Accelerated Learning Packages
- Enhanced training pathways for instructors
- Local marketing support to help our franchisees thrive
- Initiatives that promote road safety and responsible driving habits
Ready to Learn or Train with an Award-Winning Driving School?
If you’re looking for the best driving lessons in the UK or want to start a rewarding career as a driving instructor, there’s never been a better time to choose Bill Plant Driving School!