Well where do I start,When I began my journey as a trainee pdi I had my training with a big franchise company. When i got my pink licence and was able to teach pupils i always felt from the beginning ... Read More
Well where do I start,When I began my journey as a trainee pdi I had my training with a big franchise company. When i got my pink licence and was able to teach pupils i always felt from the beginning I was chucked in to the deep end I had no lesson structure I was always told to watch youtube channels by my trainer the help was non existence. I went on to take my first part 3 test and failed at my first attempt. I was disappointed the lack of training i received i wanted to better myself I wanted to pass my part 3 test and become something I wanted to be. I searched the Internet to try and find someone else that could help me with my training and after looking at reviews I came across julie Murphy driving school. I messaged julie and got a quick response and within no time I met julie face to face after our first meeting I felt a sigh of relief that I was acually going to get the help I needed and wanted it was like starting all over again but with better help and support. The more training I received the more confident I became in giving lessons to my pupils. At the beginning of my journey I almost gave up kept thinking is this to much for me after now passing my part 3 test I look back and think I'm glad I didn't give up im glad I reached out to julie Murphy driving school because with out julie I wouldn't of got to where I am now even with having adhd julie helped me understand things in away know one has before I 100 percent recommend Julie and I thank her for where I am today. Read Less
Lilacsporty dog
1 Jun 2026
REPORT
Very helpful driving lessons. I was with a different driving school but didn't pass my test, but once changing I was able to build a confidence in driving I didn't have before. James was very calm and... Read More
Very helpful driving lessons. I was with a different driving school but didn't pass my test, but once changing I was able to build a confidence in driving I didn't have before. James was very calm and reassuring, and the lessons were informative and adapted to what I needed to work on. Highly recommend. Read Less
Car Lover
26 Apr 2026
REPORT
If I could give zero stars, I would. I paid £80 for a two-hour lesson with Derek Finlay, and it was an absolute disaster.
Zero Safety: Despite knowing I’m a total beginner, Derek threw me into a busy... Read More
If I could give zero stars, I would. I paid £80 for a two-hour lesson with Derek Finlay, and it was an absolute disaster.
Zero Safety: Despite knowing I’m a total beginner, Derek threw me into a busy roundabout before even checking if I could steer or use the pedals. It was terrifying and a total breach of safety.
Disgusting Environment: He spent the lesson smoking. Even when he stepped out, he exhaled the fumes back into the car deliberately . It was nauseating and incredibly unprofessional.
Pure Time-Wasting: I only got 30 minutes of actual driving. The rest of the time is that over-dramatizing the simplest tasks, like turning the act of putting on a seatbelt into a tedious and theatrical performance. To make it even worse, He chatted with his formal student in my paid time.
Save your money and go elsewhere. This place is a joke, and their instructors (specifically Derek) are a liability. Read Less
Frankie Sparkes
6 Mar 2026
REPORT
They say the cream rises to the top, well my instructor James is the crème de la crème of driving instructors. A true driving Guru and an excellent teacher, he explains everything calmly and clearly a... Read More
They say the cream rises to the top, well my instructor James is the crème de la crème of driving instructors. A true driving Guru and an excellent teacher, he explains everything calmly and clearly and keeps his head in even the most stressful situation or when things don't go quite right. He's highly encouraging, always giving plaudits when you work out a difficult situation unaided.
Never would've been able to pass without his teaching and guidance.Thanks James! Read Less
Josh Uzzell
20 Jun 2022
REPORT
I would Massively recommend Julie Murphy driving school! James, my driving instructor has been so helpful, a great teacher, so understanding of problems you may face when driving, and is so calm when ... Read More
I would Massively recommend Julie Murphy driving school! James, my driving instructor has been so helpful, a great teacher, so understanding of problems you may face when driving, and is so calm when dealing with what most definitely are stressful situations for him in the passengers side. Doesn’t force or rush any situation to make sure it is perfection. And more importantly has understood how things in your personal life may get in the way of driving lessons or the driving itself. Which has been massively appreciated Over the last year!! Thankyou again for all your efforts to help me pass James!! Read Less
Longshore
29 Aug 2017
REPORT
Would strongly recommend not choosing this driving instructor. A couple of weeks before my practical driving test she said she could not continue with me as a student anymore, leaving me with no optio... Read More
Would strongly recommend not choosing this driving instructor. A couple of weeks before my practical driving test she said she could not continue with me as a student anymore, leaving me with no options. Read Less
Well where do I start,When I began my journey as a trainee pdi I had my training with a big franchise company. When i got my pink licence and was able to teach pupils i always felt from the beginning ... Read More
Well where do I start,When I began my journey as a trainee pdi I had my training with a big franchise company. When i got my pink licence and was able to teach pupils i always felt from the beginning I was chucked in to the deep end I had no lesson structure I was always told to watch youtube channels by my trainer the help was non existence. I went on to take my first part 3 test and failed at my first attempt. I was disappointed the lack of training i received i wanted to better myself I wanted to pass my part 3 test and become something I wanted to be. I searched the Internet to try and find someone else that could help me with my training and after looking at reviews I came across julie Murphy driving school. I messaged julie and got a quick response and within no time I met julie face to face after our first meeting I felt a sigh of relief that I was acually going to get the help I needed and wanted it was like starting all over again but with better help and support. The more training I received the more confident I became in giving lessons to my pupils. At the beginning of my journey I almost gave up kept thinking is this to much for me after now passing my part 3 test I look back and think I'm glad I didn't give up im glad I reached out to julie Murphy driving school because with out julie I wouldn't of got to where I am now even with having adhd julie helped me understand things in away know one has before I 100 percent recommend Julie and I thank her for where I am today. Read Less
Lilacsporty dog
1 Jun 2026
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Very helpful driving lessons. I was with a different driving school but didn't pass my test, but once changing I was able to build a confidence in driving I didn't have before. James was very calm and... Read More
Very helpful driving lessons. I was with a different driving school but didn't pass my test, but once changing I was able to build a confidence in driving I didn't have before. James was very calm and reassuring, and the lessons were informative and adapted to what I needed to work on. Highly recommend. Read Less
Car Lover
26 Apr 2026
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
If I could give zero stars, I would. I paid £80 for a two-hour lesson with Derek Finlay, and it was an absolute disaster.
Zero Safety: Despite knowing I’m a total beginner, Derek threw me into a busy... Read More
If I could give zero stars, I would. I paid £80 for a two-hour lesson with Derek Finlay, and it was an absolute disaster.
Zero Safety: Despite knowing I’m a total beginner, Derek threw me into a busy roundabout before even checking if I could steer or use the pedals. It was terrifying and a total breach of safety.
Disgusting Environment: He spent the lesson smoking. Even when he stepped out, he exhaled the fumes back into the car deliberately . It was nauseating and incredibly unprofessional.
Pure Time-Wasting: I only got 30 minutes of actual driving. The rest of the time is that over-dramatizing the simplest tasks, like turning the act of putting on a seatbelt into a tedious and theatrical performance. To make it even worse, He chatted with his formal student in my paid time.
Save your money and go elsewhere. This place is a joke, and their instructors (specifically Derek) are a liability. Read Less
Frankie Sparkes
6 Mar 2026
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
They say the cream rises to the top, well my instructor James is the crème de la crème of driving instructors. A true driving Guru and an excellent teacher, he explains everything calmly and clearly a... Read More
They say the cream rises to the top, well my instructor James is the crème de la crème of driving instructors. A true driving Guru and an excellent teacher, he explains everything calmly and clearly and keeps his head in even the most stressful situation or when things don't go quite right. He's highly encouraging, always giving plaudits when you work out a difficult situation unaided.
Never would've been able to pass without his teaching and guidance.Thanks James! Read Less
Josh Uzzell
20 Jun 2022
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I would Massively recommend Julie Murphy driving school! James, my driving instructor has been so helpful, a great teacher, so understanding of problems you may face when driving, and is so calm when ... Read More
I would Massively recommend Julie Murphy driving school! James, my driving instructor has been so helpful, a great teacher, so understanding of problems you may face when driving, and is so calm when dealing with what most definitely are stressful situations for him in the passengers side. Doesn’t force or rush any situation to make sure it is perfection. And more importantly has understood how things in your personal life may get in the way of driving lessons or the driving itself. Which has been massively appreciated Over the last year!! Thankyou again for all your efforts to help me pass James!! Read Less
Longshore
29 Aug 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Would strongly recommend not choosing this driving instructor. A couple of weeks before my practical driving test she said she could not continue with me as a student anymore, leaving me with no optio... Read More
Would strongly recommend not choosing this driving instructor. A couple of weeks before my practical driving test she said she could not continue with me as a student anymore, leaving me with no options. Read Less