The Driving Academy
Winner 2026
Driving School of the Year,North East 2026
Announced 23 June 2026.
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Who they are
Bishop Auckland
The Driving Academy is a locally rooted Bishop Auckland driving school led by DVSA recognised instructors. The school offers manual and automatic lessons, under 17 driving experiences and instructor training. It serves learners across Bishop Auckland and the wider County Durham area with structured tuition.
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The Driving Academy has been named Driving School of the Year at the North East 2026 Local Awards , recognising a professional driving school that has helped learners become safe, confident and independent drivers for more than a decade.…
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