Whether you are a nervous beginner or have been driving for 20 years Castle Driving School can make you a better and safer driver. For those with the time and desire to pass quickly we offer our highly recommended and successful intensive driving courses that depending on your ability can mean you pass your driving test in just one week!

Intensive driving courses (also known as fast track or crash courses as some driving schools ominously call them!) were first introduced to Colchester in 1991, by Castle Driving School and these years of experience enable us to deliver high pass rates time after time.

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Castle Driving School was founded in 1966 by Colin Diaper. He was only 21 when he started the school and it was based on Maldon Road, Colchester. The school took the name Castle because Colchester is a town with a Castle, but he also thought it was appropriate because at the time, Barbara Castle was the transport minister.

Jack Robertson

Mar 05, 2022

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Brilliant intensive course experience, would highly recommend to anyone.

JiaAhoe Avs

Nov 04, 2021

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Had a great experience with castle driving school my instructor Paul was great very professional and his experience really shows! Im more than happy to say I got a first time pass with 0 minors. Big thanks again to Paul and the castle driving school. Money well spent.

Courtney Hogg

Jun 02, 2021

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Definitely recommended Castle Driving School, especially for nervous learners! Helped me out so much and past first time.

Chloe Payne

Feb 22, 2018

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Within the last month I have passed my driving test first time with my instructor, Shirley. She has been an amazing driving instructor who's teaching methods are calm and effective. Throughout the 7 months of lessons, I have always felt comfortable and happy driving in the car with Shirley. Castle is such a good company to drive with as they offer such a good driving school and have very kind instructors - I will recommend Castle and Shirley to anyone who is looking to learn to drive!

Dawn Holmes

Jan 30, 2018

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Huge thanks to Martin! He is a fantastic Adi instructor, really challenged me, made me think and helped me get through the the tough bits! I originally passed with Derek 18 years ago when I was 17 so knew Castle Driving School was the right choice for me. With Martin's help I passed each stage of the Adi training 1st time. Thanks very much! X

Matt Clarke

Jan 17, 2018

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I would definitely recommend castle driving school. I had a excellent teacher in shirley. She helped pass my test first time with no minors. Polite, professional and thorough. All round I'd highly recommend castle driving.

Yasmin Arara

Dec 26, 2017

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I was pleased having my driving lessons with shirley and passing my test with only one minor! Great instructor and very nice person to be around!

Amber Smith

Nov 26, 2017

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Lovely instructor. Passed my test with Linda recently in the automatic, she really put me at ease frrom the minute I got into the car. So patient, friendly and very funny. Loved my lessons, thank you :

Shirley Turnbull

Nov 24, 2017

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When leaving a review please leave the name of the instructor you are learning with as we have many enquiries via our website for a Castle Driving School that is not based in Colchester

C. T.

Nov 20, 2017

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Terrible experience. No consistent weekly learning, wouldn't respond to calls/messages for bookings, claimed that car broke down lost count on how many times over a short period to avoid lessons after taking money, found that hard to believe. Must avoid!

Richard Smith

May 22, 2017

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Shocking experience. Didn't reply to messages, cancelled lessons at the last minute, changed the hours. Do not use this driving school under any circumstances