The automatic choice for lessons in Melksham, Chippenham,Trowbridge, & bradford on avon.
Automatic Driving Lessons in Melksham ,Chippenham, Trowbridge, & Bradford on Avon.
Excel Driving Academy is a family run premier driving school established in 2014. We are now serving the Melksham , Chippenham & surrounding areas with an extremely high first time pass rate.
We emphasise professional tuition, therefore giving our students the highest quality of training.
The training of our driving instructors is what makes our driving academy so successful and ensures we are very well qualified to teach you. Our founder, Paul Cole, attained Grade 6 Approved Driving Instructor status (only 6% of UK Instructors ever reach this standard (it’s classed as an accolade within the Industry ) Paul has also qualified as a Grade A Driving Instructor under the new criteria. We aim to make our students the safest possible drivers for their test and for the future. Our driving lessons are structured and tailored to each individual pupil’s requirements. We want to make your driving lessons enjoyable, fun and relaxed.
With structured training you will be amazed at just how soon you can get your licence.
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A massive congrats
A MASSIVE CONGRATS to Emily, who passed her driving test today, Weds 21st January 2026 with ONLY2 minors. Well done Emily another good drive, enjoy the freedom of driving and be safe. Nick Instructor - Nick Mount
ANOTHER RECORD BREAKING YEAR.
ANOTHER RECORD BREAKING YEAR. ANOTHER RECORD BREAKING YEAR ‘’We get the results you want’’ 2025 was just a fantastic year at the Academy.! Our Instructors had 56 driving tests and our pupils achieved 48 1st Time Passes!! That equates to an 86% 1st Time Pass Rate!!!...
ALERT !!! False driving advice circulating on social media….
ALERT !!! False driving advice circulating on social media…. This can get you banned before even getting your licence! Just because the waiting time for tests is horrendous it doesn’t mean you can break the Law! We are aware of information circulating on social media...
1st Time Pass with Gracie
1st Time Pass with Gracie CONGRATS to Gracie, who passed her driving test today, Tues 2nd Sept 2025 1st time with 1 minor with Excel Driving Academy in Wiltshire. A great drive Gracie and deserved pass, with all your hard work, enjoy your driving and be safe. Nick...
The Perfect Pass by Callum.
The Perfect Pass by Callum. 1st Time Pass, zero minors can’t get better than that. A MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS to Callum on passing his driving test today, Weds 4th June at his 1st Attempt with zero driving faults with our sister company on the Isle of Wight. Well Done...
Ashley passes 1st Time.
Ashley passes 1st Time. CONGRATULATIONS to Ashley Krampert who passed her driving test today, Fri 30th May 2025 at the 1st attempt with ONLY 1 driving fault. Sooo close to that perfect pass. Well done Ashley a great drive, well deserved, enjoy your driving and be...