Stride Driving Academy — driving lessons in Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent
The view from the driver's seat of a learner car on a Stoke-on-Trent terraced street, a bottle kiln rising ahead against a heavy sky.

Proudly teaching inNewcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent

The road to freedom starts with confidence.

Driving lessons in Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent, built around you.

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Why Stride

Everything you need to pass — and to keep driving well after you have.

Learning to drive should not feel like an ordeal. Here is what every lesson with us comes with, as standard.

Experienced & friendly

Patient, professional instructors who put you first.

Lessons to suit you

Flexible lesson times to fit your lifestyle.

Modern, dual control cars

Safe, reliable and comfortable to help you learn with ease.

Pass with confidence

Proven techniques and support from first lesson to test success.

Passed with Stride

Real pupils. Real passes. Real first licences.

Every one of these started exactly where you are now.

  • A Stride pupil with their practical driving test pass certificate beside the Stride carTest passed
  • A Stride pupil with their practical driving test pass certificate beside the Stride carTest passed
  • A Stride pupil with their practical driving test pass certificate beside the Stride carTest passed
  • A Stride pupil with their practical driving test pass certificate beside the Stride carTest passed
  • A Stride pupil with their practical driving test pass certificate beside the Stride carTest passed
  • A Stride pupil with their practical driving test pass certificate beside the Stride carTest passed
  • A Stride pupil with their practical driving test pass certificate beside the Stride carTest passed
  • A Stride pupil with their practical driving test pass certificate beside the Stride carTest passed
  • A Stride pupil with their practical driving test pass certificate beside the Stride carTest passed
  • A Stride pupil with their practical driving test pass certificate beside the Stride carTest passed
  • A Stride pupil with their practical driving test pass certificate beside the Stride carTest passed
  • A Stride pupil with their practical driving test pass certificate beside the Stride carTest passed
Lessons and packages

Clear prices, no surprises.

Pay as you go, or book a block and bring the hourly rate down. Whichever suits how you like to learn.

Book a block and the hourly rate comes down.

  • £390

    10 hours£39 an hour

    • Valid 5 weeks
    • Structured lessons
    • Flexible booking
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  • £770

    20 hours£38.50 an hour

    • Valid 8 weeks
    • Priority booking
    • Progress reports
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  • £1080

    30 hours£36 an hour

    • Valid 6 months
    • Mock test included
    • Intensive training
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More than just lessons.

We build safe, skilled and confident drivers for life.

New drivers. New confidence. New freedom.
A modern silver learner car with an L plate, parked on a red-brick terraced street at dusk.
In their words

What it is actually like to learn with Kam.

Written by pupils who passed. Nothing here has been tidied up.

  • Huge thanks to Kam for helping me get road-ready! Learning to drive can be stressful, especially with the extra challenge of manual lessons, but his friendly and encouraging attitude made every lesson enjoyable. His teaching style is clear and methodical; he never rushed me and guaranteed I fully understood the "why" behind every action. He is incredibly patient, no matter how many times I needed to practice a specific manoeuvre or turn.

    He went above and beyond to fit lessons around my availability and truly maximized every minute to ensure I was getting the best value. Having plenty of practice on the actual test routes at the same time as my scheduled exam was a game-changer; it meant there were no surprises on the day and the roads felt completely manageable. More than just getting me test-ready, Kam prepared me for real-life challenges on the road, giving me the skills I need to drive safely beyond the exam. There was no pressure and no rushing, just steady and solid progress over my 30 hours of driving lessons. I went into my test centre feeling nervous yet prepared, and I drove out with a first-time pass and the shared happiness of my success with him. He is truly the best at what he does. If you want a friendly, professional, and effective instructor, look no further!

    Akshaya

  • Kam is a great driving instructor. He is calming when need be but also stern enough so you don't mess about and waste a lesson. He has very easy to follow ways for parking etc. His car is also an amazing car to learn to drive in as it's smooth and very nice to drive in general with easy gear changes. He can also have a laugh with you so you aren't on edge throughout the lessons which makes it easier to learn and he is also very encouraging when you feel like giving up. 10/10 instructor from my end and a great driving experience.

    Ellisia

  • I was with Kam for 6 months and he taught me so well and helped me build confidence on the road and helped guide me to my driving test. Best instructor in the world he's calm and patient and just a sound person in general.

    Aqib

  • WE DID ITTTTTT…

    Couldn't have done it without you! Absolutely amazing you really are one of a kind driving instructor. I loved every single one of our lessons even the bad ones I still left laughing, really gonna miss them. Can't wait to pull up next to you and tell your students they have the best instructor in Stoke!!

    You're so patient with us students and never shout but when you did correct me it was definitely needed it. The relationship you create with your students is just so relaxing and welcoming. Deffo gonna get an an invite to my wedding thanks for not just being an instructor but a proper good friend! Anyone else learning to drive would be lucky to have you. There's a reason your so busy all the time 🥰

    Kate

  • Learning to drive felt overwhelming to me at first, but Kam completely changed that experience. I started as a nervous beginner who barely understood the basics, and he turned every lesson into something practical, calm, and easy to understand.

    What makes Kam different is that he doesn't just teach you how to pass a test — he teaches you how to actually drive with confidence and awareness. He's patient without wasting time, professional without making lessons feel tense, and always explains mistakes in a way that helps you improve quickly.

    Looking back, I can genuinely see how far I've come since my first lesson. If someone is starting from zero and wants an instructor who actually cares about making you a confident driver, I'd highly recommend Kam.

    Tanzina

  • I recommend doing driving lesson with Kam, I had a great experience with him. he was really helpful, easy to talk to, and explained everything clearly. He built my confidence quickly and helped me pass my test with not many lessons. I'm so happy I passed on the 17th and really appreciate all his support!

    Alvin

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