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We have a VERY HIGH pass rate here at Costello's Driving School.


Last Year in 2025 we achieved 338 passes.


Last month in AUGUST 2026 we had 29 passes - 23 of them FIRST TIME.


We cover tests in Colchester, Chelmsford, Clacton, Ipswich, Hornchurch and Brentwood Test Centres.


Have a look at our socials and let the results speak for themselves.

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"I started learning to drive with Warren then moved over to Leroy after booking my test in Hornchurch. Both instructors were amazing and helped me to pass first time!" - Tara (Hornchurch)


"I had Jodie as my driving instructor and she was amazing! She made me feel completely at ease from our first lesson and always explained everything clearly and patiently, which made such a difference in building my confidence while learning.
She was always happy to answer any questions I had, and always gave me time and support for things I needed to improve.
Thanks to her great teaching I passed first time, so can’t recommend them enough for anyone looking to learn to drive!" - Hattie (Colchester)


"Absolutely amazing driving school, driving instructors are friendly and easy to relate with! Got me to pass my driving test!" - Lily-Mae (Colchester)


"I can’t thank Dean enough for helping me pass my driving test first time.
As a nervous learner, I was anxious about every lesson, but Dean’s patience, humour, and calm approach quickly put me at ease. He explained everything clearly, helped me build confidence, and made learning to drive enjoyable.
I’d highly recommend Dean to anyone learning to drive, especially nervous learners. Thank you for all your support!" - Helena (Colchester)


"Absolutely amazing instructor, thankyou so much Jamie, you're beyond fantastic!
First time pass thanks to your brilliant training, couldn't have asked for any better!
Massive thankyou again!" - Bleddyn (Ipswich)


'He was incredibly patient and friendly'

I passed last summer with Dean as my instructor - after previously having learnt with another instructor . He was incredibly patient and friendly during lessons; helping me to regain my confidence behind the wheel. Would definitely recommend for anyone beginning or restarting their practical driving lessons. - Chido Musoni



 "I Cannot Thank Costello's Enough!"


Where do I even begin, my experience with Costello’s has been truly life changing. After many years of learning on and off, multiple instructors and many self-doubts, Jodie was able to turn everything around. There is no doubt in my mind that I would not have passed my driving test without her unwavering support and commitment to me not only as a student, but as a person with real thoughts and anxieties. Jodie made me feel completely at ease, was kind and patient and knew exactly what to say at every moment. It was Jodie’s belief in me that helped me develop a belief in myself, and for that, I cannot thank Jodie and Costello’s enough (also shout-out to Charlie for the extra pre-test boost!) - Fiona




'He certainly gave her all the confidence she needed'


My daughter Had Dean as her driving Instructor. He certainly gave her all the confidence she needed to pass her test . He made the whole experience very enjoyable for her . Couldn’t have wished for a better Instructor. Many thanks Dean we have one more daughter haha - Katie Potter



'Dean put me at ease from the word go'

I learnt to drive with Dean just under a year ago. I was quite late to the driving party and had been putting it off mostly because of anxiety. Dean put me at ease from the word go, and how he taught me really built up my confidence. We also had some great chats throughout our lessons.
For anyone feeling nervous about driving, I could not recommend Dean enough! The results speak for themselves too - I passed first time with four minors. - Chelsea Maria Wright


I had Dean as my instructor and he was amazing'




'She built my confidence and I managed to pass first time'

I moved across to Lisa after having lessons with another instructor, I had already had a lot of lessons but had zero confidence behind the wheel still. My driving instructor told me I needed another 36 hours worth of lessons to pass however I had already booked my test as I was instructed to. I was concerned by how many hours I still needed so I booked a lesson with Lisa to see where she thought I was at; she was professional and made me feel at ease straight away. She got me passed in nine hours which was her recommendation from that first lesson! Completely different car and fuel type. She built my confidence and I managed to pass first time, I absolutely would not have been able to do it without her. Would 100% recommend especially to anymore who struggles with confidence - Aeysha Osborne



'Lisa was honestly the best driving instructor'

Lisa was honestly the best driving instructor I honestly could have ever wished for! Although it took me a few attempts to pass Lisa was there every step of the way giving me the best support! We laughed so much and made the experience all that much better. I passed my test 9 years ago in August and still to this day I tell everyone about my driving lessons and how fantastic they were. I recommend Lisa to anyone that asks. She's just amazing! - Rosie Gillingham

'Both Lisa and Dean are incredible people!

Both Lisa and Dean are incredible people! Dean was my driving instructor and I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. He was patient and very educative and I appreciated all his tips and analogies he used to break down the world of driving to me. We had so much banter whilst driving, it made it easier to feel comfortable and natural when I was behind the wheel.
I passed with only 4 minors and couldn’t have done it without him helping to build my confidence. I would 100% recommend both Lisa and Dean as they’re fantastic at what they do and the results speak for itself!




  

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