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Excel Driving Academy is a family run premier driving school established in 2014. We are now serving the Melksham , Chippenham & surrounding areas 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, 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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CONGRATS to Tamsin
CONGRATS to Tamsin who passed her driving test today, Thurs 5th Feb 2026 with only 3 minors at Trowbridge Test Centre. Well done Tamsin great achievement for you, be proud, and as always be safe on the road. Nick
IMPORTANT – DRIVING TEST CHANGES
IMPORTANT changes to driving test booking from 31 March 2026 – what you need to know Changes to driving test booking rules What's changing? From 31 March 2026 Instructors and their pupils will only be able to change a car driving test up to 2 times (reduced from 6)....
CONGRATS to Tanisha
CONGRATS to Tanisha on passing her driving test today, Thurs 29th Jan 2026 with ONLY 2 minors at Chippenham test centre. Well done great drive, enjoy driving the family car, and be safe. Nick Instructor - Nick Mount Visit us...
A massive congrats
A MASSIVE CONGRATS to Emily, who passed her driving test today, Weds 21st January 2026 with ONLY2 minors. Well done Emily another good drive, enjoy the freedom of driving and be safe. Nick Instructor - Nick Mount
ANOTHER RECORD BREAKING YEAR.
ANOTHER RECORD BREAKING YEAR. ANOTHER RECORD BREAKING YEAR ‘’We get the results you want’’ 2025 was just a fantastic year at the Academy.! Our Instructors had 56 driving tests and our pupils achieved 48 1st Time Passes!! That equates to an 86% 1st Time Pass Rate!!!...
ALERT !!! False driving advice circulating on social media….
ALERT !!! False driving advice circulating on social media…. This can get you banned before even getting your licence! Just because the waiting time for tests is horrendous it doesn’t mean you can break the Law! We are aware of information circulating on social media...