14 Reviews

Sophie's Driving Skool

Watford, Hertfordshire
General Info
Sophie's Driving Skool is a family run business based in Watford and covers the local area. Set up in January 2009 with the view to offering a fresh, new approach to learning to drive, we pride ourselves on providing expert driving tuition at affordable prices.
Reviews
Andrea Rosin
22 Jun 2026
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I cannot recommend Sophie highly enough. After taking a long break from driving I was nervous about starting again. Sophie completely rebuilt my confidence and made me believe in myself enough to pass... Read More
I cannot recommend Sophie highly enough. After taking a long break from driving I was nervous about starting again. Sophie completely rebuilt my confidence and made me believe in myself enough to pass. She is incredibly friendly, supportive, and genuinely cares about her students' success.Her preparation for every single lesson is amazing. If you want a structured, caring instructor who goes above and beyond to get you a pass she is the one! Read Less
Sara Palma
24 Mar 2026
REPORT
Can't recommend Sophie enough! She helped me pass my driving test first time. She's really a calming presence and so encouraging, amazing for anyone who feels a bit nervous about driving, and so frie... Read More
Can't recommend Sophie enough! She helped me pass my driving test first time. She's really a calming presence and so encouraging, amazing for anyone who feels a bit nervous about driving, and so friendly but professional. I never thought I'd be so calm and confident about driving just a few months after the first time i got behind the wheel. Best instructor ever 🚗 Read Less
Kristian Boaitey-Seddon
5 Sep 2025
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I’ve always been quite an anxious driver, but Sophie was incredibly patient, encouraging, and supportive throughout every lesson. She helped me build both my confidence and knowledge on the road in su... Read More
I’ve always been quite an anxious driver, but Sophie was incredibly patient, encouraging, and supportive throughout every lesson. She helped me build both my confidence and knowledge on the road in such a calm and reassuring way. Her friendly and warm personality made lessons something I genuinely looked forward to, but she was also honest about my progress and what I needed to improve. Thanks to her guidance and teaching, I passed my driving test with 0 faults! I truly couldn’t have done it without her! Read Less
Olivia Harris
27 Nov 2024
REPORT
Sophie is undoubtedly the BEST instructor I’ve met. From the moment I met her, I felt instantly comfortable. She explains everything so well, and doesn’t make you feel bad for little mistakes. Sophie ... Read More
Sophie is undoubtedly the BEST instructor I’ve met. From the moment I met her, I felt instantly comfortable. She explains everything so well, and doesn’t make you feel bad for little mistakes. Sophie has a waiting list, but trust me it’s so worth getting yourself on it - if you’re hoping to drive in the near future. Whilst waiting for Sophie’s availability I did some practice driving in my own car with my husband. This built up my confidence enough so that by the time I met Sophie, she was happy to book me in for my test. I had 1 lesson a week for 6 weeks and passed my driving test today, first time with 1 minor! I put driving off for so long, after learning when I was 17 and having instructors who’d make me cry, or made me feel like I would never be ready. Sophie had confidence in me from the first day we met and honestly, I cannot thank her enough!! Read Less
Jasmine Idowu
15 Mar 2024
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I passed my test on the first go with Sophie. She’s an excellent driving instructor and also super friendly! I couldn’t have done it without her, her teaching is thorough and she really helped boost m... Read More
I passed my test on the first go with Sophie. She’s an excellent driving instructor and also super friendly! I couldn’t have done it without her, her teaching is thorough and she really helped boost my confidence when driving! I would highly recommend x Read Less
Sarah Bunting
9 Jan 2018
REPORT
I would highly recommend Sophie to anyone. She is an amazing instructor (I honestly cant praise her enough) She's very friendly and makes you feel at ease from the very first lesson. I had around 15 h... Read More
I would highly recommend Sophie to anyone. She is an amazing instructor (I honestly cant praise her enough) She's very friendly and makes you feel at ease from the very first lesson. I had around 15 hours worth of lessons and passed first time! I will be forever thankful to Sophie and her amazing teaching methods, I now sit happily behind the wheel with confidence! Read Less
Glen
2 Oct 2017
REPORT
Just moved back to UK. Been driving 15 years in Dubai but bad habits to correct. I know Sophie and wanted someone I could trust to get me test ready with minimum fuss. 40 minute lesson and passes. ... Read More
Just moved back to UK. Been driving 15 years in Dubai but bad habits to correct. I know Sophie and wanted someone I could trust to get me test ready with minimum fuss. 40 minute lesson and passes. Simply the best instructor there is Read Less
Ciara Collins
12 Sep 2017
REPORT
Passed my driving test last week with Sophie and I can honestly say she is the best instructor I've ever had (I've had a few over the years!) She never once made me feel silly if I did something wrong... Read More
Passed my driving test last week with Sophie and I can honestly say she is the best instructor I've ever had (I've had a few over the years!) She never once made me feel silly if I did something wrong or made me feel nervous. She's down to earth and funny but most importantly she knows what she's talking about- an A class instructor. Thank you so much Sophie for the last few months. I'm now finally on the road and have you to thank for it!! X Read Less
Melvyn Harris
27 Aug 2017
REPORT
My wife had driven for some years in another country but failed her practical driving test here so she had lessons with Sophie. Sophie was so kind, patient and helpful in showing my wife what she need... Read More
My wife had driven for some years in another country but failed her practical driving test here so she had lessons with Sophie. Sophie was so kind, patient and helpful in showing my wife what she needed to do to pass the practical test which she then did easily. My wife found her a wonderful teacher. An amazing instructor!!! Read Less
Jenny Elliott
29 Jun 2017
REPORT
When I first started learning with Sophie I was quite nervous, but she instantly put me at ease and made me feel more confident. She's a great instructor and I would definitely recommend her to anyone... Read More
When I first started learning with Sophie I was quite nervous, but she instantly put me at ease and made me feel more confident. She's a great instructor and I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to learn to drive in the area. Read Less
Suki D
29 Jun 2016
REPORT
Sophie is one of the best instructors in the area. She was very professional and knowledgeable. Every step of the way Sophie showed absolute commitment and positivity in each of my lessons. I passed ... Read More
Sophie is one of the best instructors in the area. She was very professional and knowledgeable. Every step of the way Sophie showed absolute commitment and positivity in each of my lessons. I passed my driving test with only 1 minor today, because of Sophies amazing guidance and training. Thank you Sophie your the best!!!! You won't find a better and more friendlier instructor. I will be recommending Sophie to everyone I know that needs and wants a true professional to help them pass their test. Read Less
Thomas V I
21 Apr 2016
REPORT
I would highly recommend Sophie to anyone. I had the best instructor who made me feel at ease from the moment I started my practical lesson with her. She explained everything so clearly and I was co... Read More
I would highly recommend Sophie to anyone. I had the best instructor who made me feel at ease from the moment I started my practical lesson with her. She explained everything so clearly and I was confident with driving straight away. I joined with no experience in driving and passed my practical test within a short time. Read Less
Katie watkinson
21 Apr 2016
REPORT
Sophie was hands down the best! Really professional but also so friendly and made me feel at ease instantly. I never thought I would be able to drive but she really built my confidence up and I ended ... Read More
Sophie was hands down the best! Really professional but also so friendly and made me feel at ease instantly. I never thought I would be able to drive but she really built my confidence up and I ended up passing first time! I couldn't recommend her more. :-) Read Less
Rob Cappellina
8 Mar 2016
REPORT
Until I met Sophie, I spent the good part of twelve years paying grumpy old men to decimate my character in the confines of a car. No, this wasn't a fetish -- it was my real life experience of driving... Read More
Until I met Sophie, I spent the good part of twelve years paying grumpy old men to decimate my character in the confines of a car. No, this wasn't a fetish -- it was my real life experience of driving lessons. I know what you're thinking, twelve years? Well, in what should've been three months (had I kept an eye on my speed) Sophie helped me pass in four -- living proof that using any other instructor was a complete waste of money. Always willing to go the extra mile; be it lending revision materials or offering to sit in on a first motorway drive, Sophie is everything you could ever want in an instructor and then some! She's cool, calm, friendly, nurturing...hilarious -- I can't recommend her enough! Read Less
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Sophie's Driving Skool

Watford, Hertfordshire
(14)
9 Wellington Road
Watford Hertfordshire WD17 1QU
Sophie's Driving Skool is a family run business based in Watford and covers the local area. Set up in January 2009 with the view to offering a fresh, new approach to learning to drive, we pride ourselves on providing expert driving tuition at affordable prices.
Monday
09:00AM-20:30PM
Tuesday
09:00AM-20:30PM
Wednesday
09:00AM-20:30PM
Thursday
09:00AM-20:30PM
Friday
09:00AM-18:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM-16:00PM
Andrea Rosin
22 Jun 2026
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I cannot recommend Sophie highly enough. After taking a long break from driving I was nervous about starting again. Sophie completely rebuilt my confidence and made me believe in myself enough to pass... Read More
I cannot recommend Sophie highly enough. After taking a long break from driving I was nervous about starting again. Sophie completely rebuilt my confidence and made me believe in myself enough to pass. She is incredibly friendly, supportive, and genuinely cares about her students' success.Her preparation for every single lesson is amazing. If you want a structured, caring instructor who goes above and beyond to get you a pass she is the one! Read Less
Sara Palma
24 Mar 2026
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Can't recommend Sophie enough! She helped me pass my driving test first time. She's really a calming presence and so encouraging, amazing for anyone who feels a bit nervous about driving, and so frie... Read More
Can't recommend Sophie enough! She helped me pass my driving test first time. She's really a calming presence and so encouraging, amazing for anyone who feels a bit nervous about driving, and so friendly but professional. I never thought I'd be so calm and confident about driving just a few months after the first time i got behind the wheel. Best instructor ever 🚗 Read Less
Kristian Boaitey-Seddon
5 Sep 2025
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I’ve always been quite an anxious driver, but Sophie was incredibly patient, encouraging, and supportive throughout every lesson. She helped me build both my confidence and knowledge on the road in su... Read More
I’ve always been quite an anxious driver, but Sophie was incredibly patient, encouraging, and supportive throughout every lesson. She helped me build both my confidence and knowledge on the road in such a calm and reassuring way. Her friendly and warm personality made lessons something I genuinely looked forward to, but she was also honest about my progress and what I needed to improve. Thanks to her guidance and teaching, I passed my driving test with 0 faults! I truly couldn’t have done it without her! Read Less
Olivia Harris
27 Nov 2024
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Sophie is undoubtedly the BEST instructor I’ve met. From the moment I met her, I felt instantly comfortable. She explains everything so well, and doesn’t make you feel bad for little mistakes. Sophie ... Read More
Sophie is undoubtedly the BEST instructor I’ve met. From the moment I met her, I felt instantly comfortable. She explains everything so well, and doesn’t make you feel bad for little mistakes. Sophie has a waiting list, but trust me it’s so worth getting yourself on it - if you’re hoping to drive in the near future. Whilst waiting for Sophie’s availability I did some practice driving in my own car with my husband. This built up my confidence enough so that by the time I met Sophie, she was happy to book me in for my test. I had 1 lesson a week for 6 weeks and passed my driving test today, first time with 1 minor! I put driving off for so long, after learning when I was 17 and having instructors who’d make me cry, or made me feel like I would never be ready. Sophie had confidence in me from the first day we met and honestly, I cannot thank her enough!! Read Less
Jasmine Idowu
15 Mar 2024
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I passed my test on the first go with Sophie. She’s an excellent driving instructor and also super friendly! I couldn’t have done it without her, her teaching is thorough and she really helped boost m... Read More
I passed my test on the first go with Sophie. She’s an excellent driving instructor and also super friendly! I couldn’t have done it without her, her teaching is thorough and she really helped boost my confidence when driving! I would highly recommend x Read Less
Sarah Bunting
9 Jan 2018
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I would highly recommend Sophie to anyone. She is an amazing instructor (I honestly cant praise her enough) She's very friendly and makes you feel at ease from the very first lesson. I had around 15 h... Read More
I would highly recommend Sophie to anyone. She is an amazing instructor (I honestly cant praise her enough) She's very friendly and makes you feel at ease from the very first lesson. I had around 15 hours worth of lessons and passed first time! I will be forever thankful to Sophie and her amazing teaching methods, I now sit happily behind the wheel with confidence! Read Less
Glen
2 Oct 2017
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Just moved back to UK. Been driving 15 years in Dubai but bad habits to correct. I know Sophie and wanted someone I could trust to get me test ready with minimum fuss. 40 minute lesson and passes. ... Read More
Just moved back to UK. Been driving 15 years in Dubai but bad habits to correct. I know Sophie and wanted someone I could trust to get me test ready with minimum fuss. 40 minute lesson and passes. Simply the best instructor there is Read Less
Ciara Collins
12 Sep 2017
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Passed my driving test last week with Sophie and I can honestly say she is the best instructor I've ever had (I've had a few over the years!) She never once made me feel silly if I did something wrong... Read More
Passed my driving test last week with Sophie and I can honestly say she is the best instructor I've ever had (I've had a few over the years!) She never once made me feel silly if I did something wrong or made me feel nervous. She's down to earth and funny but most importantly she knows what she's talking about- an A class instructor. Thank you so much Sophie for the last few months. I'm now finally on the road and have you to thank for it!! X Read Less
Melvyn Harris
27 Aug 2017
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
My wife had driven for some years in another country but failed her practical driving test here so she had lessons with Sophie. Sophie was so kind, patient and helpful in showing my wife what she need... Read More
My wife had driven for some years in another country but failed her practical driving test here so she had lessons with Sophie. Sophie was so kind, patient and helpful in showing my wife what she needed to do to pass the practical test which she then did easily. My wife found her a wonderful teacher. An amazing instructor!!! Read Less
Jenny Elliott
29 Jun 2017
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
When I first started learning with Sophie I was quite nervous, but she instantly put me at ease and made me feel more confident. She's a great instructor and I would definitely recommend her to anyone... Read More
When I first started learning with Sophie I was quite nervous, but she instantly put me at ease and made me feel more confident. She's a great instructor and I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to learn to drive in the area. Read Less
Suki D
29 Jun 2016
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Sophie is one of the best instructors in the area. She was very professional and knowledgeable. Every step of the way Sophie showed absolute commitment and positivity in each of my lessons. I passed ... Read More
Sophie is one of the best instructors in the area. She was very professional and knowledgeable. Every step of the way Sophie showed absolute commitment and positivity in each of my lessons. I passed my driving test with only 1 minor today, because of Sophies amazing guidance and training. Thank you Sophie your the best!!!! You won't find a better and more friendlier instructor. I will be recommending Sophie to everyone I know that needs and wants a true professional to help them pass their test. Read Less
Thomas V I
21 Apr 2016
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I would highly recommend Sophie to anyone. I had the best instructor who made me feel at ease from the moment I started my practical lesson with her. She explained everything so clearly and I was co... Read More
I would highly recommend Sophie to anyone. I had the best instructor who made me feel at ease from the moment I started my practical lesson with her. She explained everything so clearly and I was confident with driving straight away. I joined with no experience in driving and passed my practical test within a short time. Read Less
Katie watkinson
21 Apr 2016
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Sophie was hands down the best! Really professional but also so friendly and made me feel at ease instantly. I never thought I would be able to drive but she really built my confidence up and I ended ... Read More
Sophie was hands down the best! Really professional but also so friendly and made me feel at ease instantly. I never thought I would be able to drive but she really built my confidence up and I ended up passing first time! I couldn't recommend her more. :-) Read Less
Rob Cappellina
8 Mar 2016
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Until I met Sophie, I spent the good part of twelve years paying grumpy old men to decimate my character in the confines of a car. No, this wasn't a fetish -- it was my real life experience of driving... Read More
Until I met Sophie, I spent the good part of twelve years paying grumpy old men to decimate my character in the confines of a car. No, this wasn't a fetish -- it was my real life experience of driving lessons. I know what you're thinking, twelve years? Well, in what should've been three months (had I kept an eye on my speed) Sophie helped me pass in four -- living proof that using any other instructor was a complete waste of money. Always willing to go the extra mile; be it lending revision materials or offering to sit in on a first motorway drive, Sophie is everything you could ever want in an instructor and then some! She's cool, calm, friendly, nurturing...hilarious -- I can't recommend her enough! Read Less
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