Formula Jon Driving School

Formula Jon Driving School: driving school in Sutton and South London

Formula Jon Driving School is a driving school based in Sutton (United Kingdom) that offers manual and automatic driving lessons in Carshalton, Sutton, Wallington and Surrey. The school presents itself as an option with local instructors and a 76% first-time pass rate, compared to the national average of 48% that it cites. Its team consists of DVSA-approved instructors (ADI).

Lessons and courses available

The training offer includes single lessons and block bookings, for both manual and automatic vehicles, with the same price per hour in both cases. The catalogue includes:

• Free controls lesson for new students (30 minutes).
• 2-hour lessons.
• 5 and 10-hour blocks.
• Motorway driving lessons (2.5 hours).
• Refresher lessons (2 hours).
• Course for students who have failed before, with fast pass, which includes the test fee (7 hours).
• Test day fee, with pre-test lesson and use of the car (2.5 hours).

The prices published at the time of the analysis were: 2 hours for £78; 5-hour block for £195; 10-hour block for £380; motorway lesson for £97.50; refresher lesson for £78; failed before fast pass course for £395; and test day fee for £135. The school recommends that beginners request the free controls lesson.

Instructors

The teaching team is made up of qualified professionals. Jon Kenny is an instructor and franchise owner. The staff also includes Anil Mruthinjayan, Jon Duncombe, Tina Rehal, Ravi Somarajan, Nadeem Faheem, Alain Frimigacci and Zahid Bhaya, who teach automatic and manual lessons.

Resources for the theory test and student tracking

The driving school offers free access to the Theory Test Pro app, an online learning tool to prepare for the theory test. It also uses My Drive Time, a digital platform that allows instructors to manage students' learning and students to track their progress up to obtaining their driving licence. The website also facilitates booking the theory test and the practical test.

Coverage areas and locations

Formula Jon Driving School operates in the SM, CR and KT postcode areas, with a specific price list for the RH postcode. The school has two different telephone contact points: one for Sutton and one for Reigate. Lessons are taught in Carshalton, Sutton, Wallington and Surrey.

Experience and results

The school states it has over 40 years of experience and, according to the data it shows, passed over 103 students in 2024 and had more than 132 active students at the time of the analysis. Its reviews page has accumulated 249 reviews with an excellent rating. The testimonials highlight the patience, clarity of instructions and the instructors' ability to work with nervous students or those who had previously failed.

Requirements to start

To start on-road lessons, you must be at least 17 years old and have a provisional licence, which the instructor must verify before the first session. The school also notes that off-road lessons can be taken from the age of 16. As a guide, the DVLA indicates that an average student needs around 47 hours of paid tuition with an approved instructor.

Locations and premises

Sutton office: Phone: 07790 779687

Reigate office: Phone: 0330 043 6002