Smallthorne Driving School

Smallthorne Driving School – Manual & Automatic Lessons Available

Welcome to Smallthorne Driving School, part of the trusted Stoke Driving School family. Whether you’re a complete beginner or building confidence ahead of your test, our experienced instructors offer manual and automatic lessons tailored to your individual learning style.

Why Learn to Drive in Smallthorne?

Smallthorne is the perfect place to start your driving journey. Known for its small-form roundabouts, it’s an ideal area to practise approach, priority, and lane discipline in a calm setting. The mix of road types makes it a great training ground for new and progressing learners.

Benefits of Driving Lessons in Smallthorne:

  • Plenty of small-form roundabouts, perfect for mastering junctions and improving your awareness.
  • Easy access to Hanley, the A500, and Newlink Road, offering valuable experience on busier roads and dual carriageways.
  • Quiet residential streets ideal for reversing, bay parking, parallel parking, and clutch control practice.
  • Peaceful practice areas around Norton, Burslem, and Sneyd Green help boost confidence with manoeuvres in a low-pressure environment.

Whether you’re navigating up Ford Green Road or getting to grips with hill starts near High Lane, our instructors know the Smallthorne area inside out. Each lesson is safe, structured, and focused on helping you pass with confidence.


Ready to book?

Fill out our simple form, and we’ll match you with a friendly, local Smallthorne instructor. Manual or automatic—we’ll get you on the road the right way.