Success Stories
I have a high first time pass success rate way above the national average. Here are a few pupils that have been successful over the last year or so.
Ellie Beard
06th January 2025
Congratulations to Ellie Beard on passing her driving test at the first attempt with just a couple of minor driving faults, following in her sister Hannah’s footsteps who also passed first time with PassMarks.
Ellie commented “Thank you Mark, you were such a good instructor. Couldn’t have done it without you!”
Kerry Blackburn
30th December 2024
Well done to Kerry Blackburn on passing her driving test today with only one minor driving fault. All your hard work paid off, well done.
Kerry commented “Thank you again Mark for all of your help, (and patience) I would highly recommend. Putting the work / effort in, being consistent and having a good instructor is the key.”
Harry Overington
23rd December 2024
Congratulations to Harry Overington on passing his driving test at the first attempt with just a couple of minor driving faults. A nice Christmas present.
Harry commented “Nothing I write can do justice for how grateful I am but Thank you Mark! Wouldn’t have been able to do it without you. Absolutely top instructor and a top top man too. Thanks for everything!”
Lil Pryce
15th October 2024
Congratulations to Lil Pryce on passing her driving test at the first attempt with just a few minor driving faults. Well done.
Dominic Longley
14th October 2024
Congratulations to Dominic Longley on passing his driving test at the first attempt with a perfect drive and zero minor driving faults. Well done.
Dominic commented “Thank you for the high standard of tuition and for preparing me for every aspect of the test. I appreciate everything you have done”
Daniel Mackinney
07th October 2024
Congratulations to my Nephew Daniel Mackinney on passing his driving test at the first attempt with just a few minor driving faults. Well done mate.
Daniel commented “Thanks Mark, Thanks for everything, you’ve been superb and have been an amazing instructor.”
Mum Nikki commented “ Thanks Mark you’ve been amazing, can’t thank you enough.”
Zara Brief
02nd October 2024
Congratulations to Zara Brief on passing her driving test at the first attempt with just a couple of minor driving faults.
Zara commented “Thank you for helping me pass first time, definitely would recommend, very helpful and friendly”
Dad Matt commented “ Thanks for all your help with Zara! Much appreciated.”
Mum Jasmin commented “ Thank you so much. Still can’t believe she’s passed”
Chloe Breen
06th September 2024
Congratulations to Chloe Breen on passing her driving test at the first attempt with just a few minor driving faults.
Chloe commented “Thank you so much Mark for giving me the confidence to pass first time, best instructor”
Mum Julie commented “ Thank you so much Mark. Brilliant.”
Daniel Forey
04th September 2024
Congratulations to Daniel Forey on passing his driving test at the first attempt with just one minor driving faults. Well done Daniel.
Harvey May
25th July 2024
Congratulations to Harvey May on passing his driving test at the first attempt with just a few minor driving faults.
Harvey commented “Brilliant instructor easy to learn with, made it an easy pass too. Would recommend”
Kayjay Moss
18th July 2024
Congratulations to Kayjay Moss on passing his driving test at the first attempt with just a couple of minor driving faults.
Mum Leisa commented “Thanks Mark, at last no more parent taxi runs for us. Kayjay really enjoyed his lessons these last few months (and football chats) we have already recommended you to friends looking for an instructor. Thanks for all your patience and for getting him through the first time”
Sasha Brown
22nd April 2024
Congratulations to Sasha Brown on passing her driving test at the second attempt with just a few minor driving faults.
Sasha is following in her sisters footsteps who I taught to drive in 2021.
Sasha commented “Thank you so much Mark”
Sasha’s mum Gill commented “Thanks Mark for all your help and flexibility along the way”
Poppy Bushell
22nd April 2024
Congratulations to Poppy Bushell on passing her driving test at the first attempt with just a few minor driving faults. Well done Poppy.
Poppy’s mum Claire commented “Thank you Mark, you were amazing and reliable every lesson”
Larys Franklin
15th April 2024
Congratulations to Larys Franklin on passing his diving test at the first attempt with just a few minor driving faults. Well done Larys.
Larys commented “Thank you, couldn’t have done it without such a calm and friendly driving instructor, always giving pointers and positive advice. Would recommend you to my friends and other people that ask for a driving instructor of their own”.
Harry Westbrook
25th March 2024
Congratulations to Harry Westbrook on passing his driving test at the first attempt with just a few minor driving faults. Well done Harry.
Harry commented “Thank you so much for all your help and support Mark! You’re a great instructor and have been very patient with me. Wish you all the best.
Elliott Mason
23rd February 2024
Congratulations to Elliott Mason on passing his driving test at the first attempt with just a few minor driving faults. Well done Elliott.
Elliott commented “Thank you so much Mark! You’ve been a great instructor; you definitely know your stuff! I’m so happy to have passed.
Mum Kate commented “Congratulations Elliott! You are a super star!
Thank you Mark for getting him through his lessons and the amazing first time pass result! One proud mum here!”
Amy Scrowther
12th February 2024
Congratulations to Amy Scrowther on passing her driving test at the first attempt with just a few minor driving faults. Well done.
Amy commented “Thanks Mark, you were a great instructor, you were a great help and very patient”
Martin Chalmers
30th January 2024
Congratulations to Martin Chalmers on passing his driving test at the first attempt with just a few minor driving faults. Well done Martin.
Martin commented “Thank you very much for all your help and patience Mark!”
Ivy Cairncross-Warner
22nd November 2023
Congratulations to Ivy Cairncross-Warner on passing her driving test at the first attempt with just a few minor driving fault. Well done.
Ivy commented “Thank you Mark for all your help and patience! Very happy about passing”
Caitlin Lester
21st November 2023
Congratulations to Caitlin Lester on passing her driving test at the first attempt with just a few minor driving fault. Good drive Caitlin, well done.
Caitlin commented “Thank you for all your help Mark, couldn’t have done it without you. best instructor”
Louie Heard
17th October 2023
Congratulations to Louie Heard on passing his driving test at the first attempt with just a few minor driving fault. Good drive mate, well done.
Louie commented “Thank you for all your help Mark, best instructor out there”
Alec Smith
12th September 2023
Congratulations to Alec Smith on passing his driving test at the first attempt with just a couple of minor driving fault. Good drive mate, well done.
Alec commented “Thank you for teaching me Mate, couldn’t of done it without you”
Connor Jackson
29th August 2023
Congratulations to Connor Jackson on passing his driving test at the first attempt with just a few minor driving fault. Good drive mate, well done.
Connor commented “Thank you Mark, great driving instructor highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn to drive”
Ethan Gold
28th August 2023
Congratulations to Ethan Gold on passing his driving test at the first attempt with just one minor driving fault. Really good drive mate, well done.
Ethan commented “ Thank you for teaching me, much appreciated”
Mum Shelley commented “Thanks Mark, you have been great with Ethan and so flexible. I will definitely be recommending you amongst my friends”
Owen Powlson
16th August 2023
Congratulations to Owen Powlson on passing his driving test at the first attempt with just a few minor driving fault. Good drive mate, well done.
Owen commented “Cheers Mark, taught me all the right things and a great instructor”
Ben De Costa
31st July 2023
Congratulations to Ben De Costa on passing his driving test at the first attempt with just one minor driving fault. Well done Ben.
Ben commented “Cheers Mark for all the help, best instructor about. Couldn’t have made it any easier.
Poppy Yates
22nd June 2023
Congratulations to Poppy Yates on passing her driving test with just one minor driving fault. Well done Poppy.
Poppy commented “Thank you so much for all your help Mark, I really appreciate it.
Tia Ramlakhan
10th May 2023
Congratulations to Tia Ramlakhan on passing her driving test at the first attempt with just a few minor driving faults. Well done Tia.
Tia commented “Couldn’t thank you enough for all of your help! By far the best instructor around”
Ella Croxford
05th May 2023
Congratulations to Ella Croxford on passing her driving test at the first attempt with just a couple of minor driving faults. Well done Ella.
Ella commented “Thank you so much for all your help”
I taught Ella’s sister Yasmin to drive about 18 months ago who also passed first time. Yasmin commented “Looking forward to all my lifts already. She’s got a lot of making up to do”.
Mum Wendy commented “Thank you so much Mark for all your help with getting Ella through her test. 5 years until sister Lottie is 17”
Ava Smith
28th April 2023
Congratulations to Ava Smith on passing her driving test at the first attempt with a perfect drive and zero minor driving faults. Well done Ava.
Ava contacted me in February as she wasn’t happy with her current instructor. She said she had a test booked for April which didn’t leave us much time to get her ready. After changing a few things with her driving it all fell into place and with Ava going out nearly every night in her own car and practising things the outcome was a perfect drive.
Ava commented “Thanks Mark for taking me on”
Jake Webber
27th April 2023
Congratulations to Jake Webber on passing his driving test at the first attempt with just a couple of minor driving faults. Well done mate.
Jake commented “Thanks for everything Mark, you was a great instructor and made it so easy to learn how to drive and gave me some very helpful tips from the start”
Neighbour Jess commented “Another great pass for an amazing driving instructor. Highly recommended”
Mum Karen commented “Agreed. Thanks for everything Mark, you’ve given Jake some excellent tips and training”
Georgia Greenfield
19th April 2023
Congratulations to Georgia Greenfield on passing her driving test at the first attempt with just a few driving faults.
Georgia came to me just before Christmas and already had her test booked for April. we knew it was going to be tight to get everything in but she worked hard and held her nerves on the day.
Georgia commented “Thank you so much Mark for all your help, you’ve been such an amazing instructor”
Hannah Beard
07th March 2023
Congratulations to Hannah Beard on passing her driving test today at the first attempt with just a few driving faults. Well done Hannah and good luck for the future.
Hannah commented “Thanks you so much Mark for all the time you have spent with me teaching me to drive. First time it’s always scary and intimidating but it’s been so much fun and super comfortable learning with you. I’ll definitely be contacting you in the near future for the Pass Plus coarse that you offer. I am so thrilled about today and thank you so much. I cannot explain how grateful I am. Best instructor around”.
Hannah’s mum Julie commented “High Mark, I would just like to say thank you so much for teaching Hannah and getting her through her test today as well as putting up with her! Will be in touch soon as her sister turns 17 at the end of this month”.
Issy Howard
19th January 2023
Congratulations to Issy Howard on passing her driving test today at the first attempt with just a couple of driving faults. Well done Issy and good luck for the future.
Issy commented “Thanks Mark, Had a great time learning with you. Absolutely fab instructor”
Mum Alison commented “Hi Mark, just wanted to thank you for all your tuition and guidance that helped Issy pass her test”
Adam Mackinney
16th January 2023
Congratulations to my Nephew Adam Mackinney on passing his driving test today at the first attempt with just one minor driving fault. Well done mate.
This was my (Passmarks) first test at Isleworth as Adam lives in Whitton so we had to learn the routes from scratch.
Adam commented “Thank you Mark! You were a brilliant instructor and was great to help me pass my test!”
Mum Nikki commented “Thanks for everything Mark. You were amazing”
Lauren Thomson
09th January 2023
Congratulations to Lauren Thomson on passing her driving test today with just a few minor driving faults. Well done Lauren, all your hard word paid off. Good luck for the future.
Lauren commented “Cannot thank you enough! Definitely the best driving instructor around”
Isabelle Thomson
13th December 2022
Congratulations to Isabelle Thomson on passing her driving test today at the first attempt with just a couple of minors.
Well done Isabelle, following on from your brother Lucas who also passed first time with PassMarks.
Isabelle commented “Thank you so much Mark, no better teacher”
Matthew Forey
27th October 2022
Congratulations to Mathew Forey on passing his driving test today. He held his nerve and is now a full licence holder. Well done Matthew.
Matthew had had some lessons before with another instructor while he was at Uni.
Matthew commented “Thanks Mark, couldn't have done it without your guidance. You've helped me improve so much: certainly the best instructor I've had”.
Matthew’s Mum Tracey commented “Thank you so much Mark for getting Matthew through his test, I’m so pleased his nerves didn’t get the better of him.
Tracey has already penciled in lessons for her son Daniel who is 17 in January 2024.
Arin Law
19th October 2022
Congratulations to Arin Law on passing her driving test today at the first attempt with a perfect drive and zero driving faults. Well done Arin for all your hard work and dedication. Good luck for the future.
Arin commented “Wouldn’t have been able to do it without you, the best instructor out there”
Matt Bannister
07 October 2022
Congratulations to Matt Bannister on passing his driving test today at the first attempt with just a few driving faults. Well done Matt.
Matt commented “Mark has been a reliable and knowledgeable teacher. He made sure I was ready and confident to pass first time. Thanks Mark!”
Lucy Randall
14th September 2022
Congratulations to Lucy Randall on passing her driving test on Wednesday with a perfect drive and zero driving faults. Well done Lucy, you deserved it after the hard work you’ve put in. Good luck from PassMarks.
Lucy commented “Thank you Mark for all your time, help and patience with teaching me to drive. I couldn’t have done it without you! Your calm nature helped me gain confidence in every lesson and would definitely recommend to anyone who needs a driving instructor. Thank you Mark”
Carys Fuller
07th September 2022
Congratulations to Carys Fuller on passing her driving test today at the first attempt with just a few minor driving faults. Well done Carys.
Carys commented “Mark has been an amazing instructor! He has been clear about each lesson and how we can always improve to get to test standard. Thank you so much Mark for getting me there first time!!”
Louis Baker
16th August 2022
Congratulations to Louis Baker on passing his driving test today at the first attempt with just a few of driving faults. Well done Louis.
Louis commented “Mark did an excellent job at teaching me, I've heard horror stories of other driving instructors who are extremely disorganised but Mark always knew what I needed to work on and had a plan that would get me ready for the test in good time, highly recommend!! Thank you!!”
Katy Hobson
05th August 2022
Congratulations to Katy Hobson on passing her driving test today at the first attempt with just a couple of driving faults. Well done Katy.
Katy said “Thank you so much Mark! I’ve learnt so much from you and appreciate how much you’ve helped me! Definitely recommend”
Katy’s Mum commented “My daughter Katy has done fab learning with Mark. She thoroughly enjoyed her lessons and he prepared her excellently for her test. Thanks Mark! She can drive me around now!
Hannah Moore
22nd July 2022
Congratulations to Hannah Moore on passing her driving test at the first attempt with just a couple of driving faults. When Hannah came to me she told me that she suffers from anxiety and she was very nervous about driving on the main roads. We started on quiet back road for a few weeks until she felt comfortable about taking the next step. Over time she gained her confidence and was driving to a good standard. This was proved with just a couple of minors on test day.
Hannah said “Thank you for teaching me to drive. You are a very patient instructor, considering my nerves. I definitely recommend”
Hannah’s Mum commented “Thank you so much for teaching Hannah, I’m so proud of her. Will definitely recommend you to others”
Tyler Burke
15th June 2022
Congratulations to Tyler Burke on passing his driving test today at the first attempt with just 2 driving faults. Well done Tyler and good luck for the future.
Tyler commented “Top Guy Mark, cheers for everything. Great teacher”
Ethan Leeks
31st May
Congratulations to Ethan Leeks on passing his driving test today at the first attempt with just 2 driving faults. Well done Ethan and good luck for the future.
It’s been a pleasure teaching you.
Ethan commented “Thanks Mark, so happy. Thanks for the great lessons, I felt very confident and comfortable and would recommend anyone looking to learn to use PassMarks”.
Mum Shelley commented “Whoop Whoop. Thanks Mark”.
Aaron Fowler.
30th May 2022
Congratulations to Aaron Fowler on passing his driving test today at the first attempt with just a few driving faults. Well done Aaron and good luck for the future.
It’s been a pleasure teaching you.
Aaron commented “Cheers Mark, very good teacher. Much appreciated. Would definitely recommend”.
Aaron’s Dad Daniel commented “Get in there Son, very proud. Thanks Mark for your excellent tuition”
George Gilchrist
18th May 2022
Congratulations to George Gilchrist on passing his driving test at the first attempt. George has been very patient with the long wait for a test but has also been practicing in his own car.
His Mum Sally commented “It’s been a long wait and so pleased for George. Thank you for your support and guidance. We would definitely recommend you and PassMarks to anyone who is starting off on their driving journey”
Paul Stephenson
04th March 2022
Congratulations to Paul Stephenson on passing his driving test at the first attempt with just a few driving faults. Well done Paul.
Paul came to me in December saying he had a test booked for March so we had a lot of work to do to get him ready and up to test standard. It wasn’t easy as Paul works in Swindon so we had to do a lot of shuffling lessons around to squeeze him in. It was all worth it in the end.
Paul commented “Thanks so much Mark, so glad to have passed my driving test first time, I felt so prepared for the test because you taught me everything I needed to know and told me what to be ready for and we practiced it really well. Thanks again for also being flexible to help me fit lessons around work!. Best wishes”
Scott Jones
16th February 2022
Congratulations to Scott Jones on passing his driving test at the first attempt with just a couple of driving faults. Well done Scott, you have been a pleasure to teach. Good luck for the future.
Erin Howick
09th February 2022
Congratulations to Erin Howick on passing her driving test at the first attempt with only one driving fault, Well done Erin.
Erin can now get herself to college and not bother her Mum.
Ben Stobbart
15th December 2021
Congratulations to Ben Stobbart on passing his driving test at the first attempt with just a few minor driving faults.
Mum Samantha commented “Thanks Mark, we are over the moon Ben passed first time. Thanks for all your hard work getting him there”.
Louella Brown
13th December 2021
Congratulations to Louella Brown on passing her driving test at the first attempt with only a couple of driving faults. Well done Louella, good luck for the future.
Louella commented “Thank you Mark. You were an excellent teacher that helped me feel very confident for test day”.
Mum Gill also commented “We are dlighted that Louella passed first time. Thanks for being a great teacher. She’s been really happy with your teaching style and her confidence grew from early on. Only two minor faults is impressive too!”
Louella’s younger sister is already booked in for when she turns 17 in 2023.
Yasmin Croxford
18th November 2021
Congratulations to Yasmin Croxford on passing her driving test at the first attempt with only a few minor driving faults.
Yasmin was very happy as she can now drive herself to college and so was mum Wendy as she won’t have to drop and collect from the station anymore.
Yasmin commented “Thank you Mark, you are the best instructor”.
Mum Wendy commented “Thank you Mark. We are all over the moon. Thank you for your hard work and dedication in getting her through her test”.
Ryan Pritchard
12th November 2021
Congratulations to Ryan Pritchard on passing his driving test at the first attempt with just a few driving faults.
After teaching his brother Jamie last October, Ryan was delighted to match him and pass first time.
Mum Julie commented “Thank you Mark for getting Ryan through his driving test, you must have the patience of a saint!”
Shauna Markham
19th October 2021
Congratulation to Shauna Markham on passing her driving test at the first attempt with only a few minor driving faults. Shauna had a few tests cancelled due to lockdown and then 3 weeks ago due to no examiner available but it was worth the wait.
Shauna commented “Thank you for being the best instructor”
She was a pleasure to teach.
Matthew Ramsey
19th October 2021
Congratulations to Matthew Ramsey on passing his driving test at the first attempt with just a couple of driving faults. Well done mate.
Ella Charlton
08th September 2021
Congratulations to Ella Charlton on passing her driving test at the first attempt with just one minor driving faults.
Ella commented “Thank you so much Mark!! It’s been a long journey but you’ve helped me so much with my confidence so I’m very grateful!”
Ella’s Mum Suzanna commented “Mark you were a great instructor, thank you so much”
Annie Peacock
14th July 2021.
Congratulations to Annie Peacock on passing her driving test at the first attempt with just one minor driving faults.
Annie commented “Thank you so much Mark! I never thought I would pass first time but you have been an amazing instructor and I’ve really enjoyed our lessons. All the best, Annie”
Annie was pleased to pass as she can now drive to her new job she has just started.
Sam Blakebrough
14th July 2021.
Congratulations to Sam Blakebrough on passing his driving test at the first attempt with just a perfect drive and no driving faults. The examiner also complimented me at the end of the test for teaching Sam to a high standard.
Sam was pleased to pass after such a long wait and said “ Thank you for all your help, couldn’t ask for a better teacher”.
Happy Mum Vicki commented “Thanks to a great instructor” and has already booked her other son Josh in for lessons when he turns 17 soon.
Poppy Hawkins.
05th July 2021.
Congratulations to Poppy Hawkins on passing her driving test at the first attempt with just a couple of driving faults. She was a pleasure to teach.
Poppy can now drive herself to dancing, (and drop dad to the station for work)
More Successes.
27th April 2021.
Congratulations to Lucas Thomson on passing his driving test at the first attempt with only a couple of driving faults. He was very happy as he will now be able to drive for the family business.
His mum was also happy saying “ Thank you Mark for teaching Lucas, so pleased he passed today. Would highly recommend you”
Ella C
A previous student by the name of Ella Chadwick recently passed her practical driving test. She was very happy with passing at a quick pace and her mother was very pleased with the service also.
“Mark was great with Ella, he has very thorough teaching methods that lead to Ella being totally ready for her driving test and the proof is in the pudding as they say. I would highly recommend Mark to anybody looking to pass quickly and to a high standard”.
Jamie P
In Oct 2020, a student by the name of Jamie Pritchard passed his driving test at the first attempt. He had roughly 15 lessons and was very pleased with his result. His mother Julie had some kind words to say: “Thank you Mark for your professional approach with Jamie. I really appreciate your time and commitment on seeing Jamie get through his test. I will definitely be booking you again in 6 months when my other son turns 17. Thanks again”
97% Success Rate
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