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Excel Driving Academy is a family run premier driving school serving the Melksham and Chippenham area 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, has even 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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3 more AMAZING 1st Time passes for our Academy
3 more AMAZING 1st Time passes for our Academy 3 more AMAZING 1st Time passes for our Academy. Congratulations to Joe, Oliver and Becky on passing their driving tests first time with our Academy. The Isle of Wight Driving Academy is proud to have three exceptional...
Driving Test Success Theory FREE to all our students
Driving Test Success Theory FREE to all our students The I.O.W Driving Academy has signed up to bring our students the U.K’s best and most comprehensive theory test provider. Our students can receive FREE and unlimited online theory test training courtesy of our...
Another 6 First Time Passes with our Academy
Another 6 First Time Passes with our Academy The I.O.W Driving Academy is so proud of another batch of 1st Time Passes by our amazing students. Our Instructors are working hard to keep up the very high standards here at the Academy. The Isle of Wight Driving Academy...
Six 1st Time Passes in a row.
Six 1st Time Passes in a row. The I.O.W driving Academy is proud of our last 6 students who have taken their driving tests after lockdown. All of these students had their tests postponed from Spring and have finally had the chance to give it a go! What a result for...
COVID-19 *IMPORTANT INFORMATION*
COVID-19 *IMPORTANT INFORMATION* regarding restart of driving lessons. The I.O.W Driving Academy is adhering to the current National Guidelines regarding cross infection control. Whilst many things have changed we want to reassure you that we remain committed to your...
Driving Lessons Start again from 4th July 2020
Driving Lessons Start again from 4th July 2020 Driving Lessons can resume from 4th July 2020. Your Instructor will contact you if you are an existing pupil to arrange the start up of your lessons again. We are all looking forward to seeing you again after all of this...
