1st Academy Driving School
Driving Schools
1st Academy Driving School
27 Shelley Rd, Southampton
# 1st Academy Driving School - Southampton
1st Academy Driving School is an established driving instruction provider serving Southampton and surrounding areas for over 18 years. They specialise in teaching learner drivers to pass their practical driving test through structured, professional tuition.
The school caters to anyone learning to drive in the Southampton region, including students from local colleges and universities. They offer flexible pickup arrangements from home, work, or educational institutions across the entire area.
What sets 1st Academy apart is their commitment to qualified instruction and genuine student support. All instructors are fully registered with the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), ensuring professional standards. Their teaching methodology emphasises patience and positive communication, creating a calm learning environment that helps nervous learners build confidence.
Their structured courses follow DVSA recommendations and go beyond basics—they include satnav training and motorway lessons, preparing learners for real-world driving scenarios. Students receive tangible progress tracking through written progress sheets and appointment cards, giving clear visibility of their development.
The school uses a modern Nissan Micra 1.0 Acenta for all lessons, providing a reliable, fuel-efficient vehicle that's ideal for learning. Their lesson fees are described as competitive, and they pride themselves on an excellent pass rate built over nearly two decades of experience.
For learners in Southampton seeking patient, qualified instruction with a proven track record, 1st Academy combines experience with modern teaching practices and genuine support.
1st Academy Driving School is an established driving instruction provider serving Southampton and surrounding areas for over 18 years. They specialise in teaching learner drivers to pass their practical driving test through structured, professional tuition.
The school caters to anyone learning to drive in the Southampton region, including students from local colleges and universities. They offer flexible pickup arrangements from home, work, or educational institutions across the entire area.
What sets 1st Academy apart is their commitment to qualified instruction and genuine student support. All instructors are fully registered with the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), ensuring professional standards. Their teaching methodology emphasises patience and positive communication, creating a calm learning environment that helps nervous learners build confidence.
Their structured courses follow DVSA recommendations and go beyond basics—they include satnav training and motorway lessons, preparing learners for real-world driving scenarios. Students receive tangible progress tracking through written progress sheets and appointment cards, giving clear visibility of their development.
The school uses a modern Nissan Micra 1.0 Acenta for all lessons, providing a reliable, fuel-efficient vehicle that's ideal for learning. Their lesson fees are described as competitive, and they pride themselves on an excellent pass rate built over nearly two decades of experience.
For learners in Southampton seeking patient, qualified instruction with a proven track record, 1st Academy combines experience with modern teaching practices and genuine support.
Services offered
Manual driving lessonsAutomatic driving lessonsIntensive driving coursesSatnav trainingMotorway lessonsTest preparationPickup from home/work/collegeProfessional instruction