Reviews
Here you can find a selection of previous pupils' reviews. You can find more of my reviews here.
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Susan Hill
Chris Tapp
South Croydon
"My instructor Simon Henson uses a clearly very well thought-out system including lots of theory, drawn diagrams etc as well as actual driving practice. He was patient and calm always (even when I was stalling the car in the middle of a busy junction) and clearly aims to turn out safe, good drivers, not just to teach people how to pass the test. He pushed me hard over the 30-hour intensive course, but it must have paid off as I passed first time. I would definitely recommend Simon and Academy to any learner, including to those who maybe left it later in life to learn, as I did."
A. Granville
January 2022
I cannot recommend Simon Henson highly enough! We had lost faith after failed attempts for our daughter! We were recommended to use Simon and just wish we'd know about him earlier. After a few days cramming, Simon not only secured a pass for her but most importantly, our daughter feels a confident, competent and safe driver. Thank you so much Simon, we are so grateful for your focus, patience and confidence building teaching!
Isabelle Wickham
Passed May 2021
A MASSIVE thank you to Simon, I could not have passed my test first time without him!!! He is the best instructor you could ask for, very professional, very clear on his instructions, very caring and determined for you to pass your test and also has a good sense of humour to make your lessons enjoyable! I would 100% recommend Simon to anyone who wants to learn to drive!
Emily Bingham
Passed June 2021
Simon is a great instructor and helped me pass my test first time. He is very good at explaining things and I'm very grateful that he managed to fit me in his busy schedule. I can highly recommend him
Steve Turner
Aldborough
"Simon Henson was my instructor, and I could not have asked for more. I've had numerous lessons with other instructors over the years and was close to giving up. Simon is more of a coach than instructor. Helpful, informative, patient and incredibly thoughtful too. I am nowhere near a natural driver, and would test the patience of a saint sometimes. Simon kept me going and encouraged me. I really gained so much confidence from his teaching method. He has so many ways to teach each part of driving. Simon finds the best way/method for each student. Not a "one size fits all". I honestly cant recommend Academy or Simon highly enough. Simon is the perfect example of an instructor that does his best for each and every student, each and every time."
Selina
Rugby
"Simon Henson is the best driving instructor ever! Absolutely brilliant he is the most knowledgeable person and has incredible patience ( trust me I tested it) I had tried to drive in the past with a different instructor back home and gave up as I was just not getting it. This time round with Simon he took time to assess how I learned and always found a way to teach that I understood. I honestly thought I would never be able to drive but now thanks to Simon I am not only driving but I'm enjoying it . I can't speak high enough for this man Thankyou so much for believing in me, giving me so much confidence. Simons knowledge of the roads, cars and teaching is incredibly high. Wow is all I can say really if I haven't drove Simon into taking early retirement I more than highly recommend him. Thankyou again so much."
Steffan Halsey
Falmouth
"When I first entered the driving school, it's safe to say that I didn't have a clue what I was doing. In just 5 days, my instructor Simon managed to address all my faults with a high degree of patience. He quickly adapted to my mathematical frame of mind, and taught the driving techniques like I was ticking off a clear set of instructions one by one making the practical test much less scary. A big thank you to Simon and the driving school for educating me and enabling me to drive safely on the road!"
Simon Jones
Wolverhampton
"I recently completed a 5-day intensive course in an automatic with Simon Henson. I'm 38 years old, and although I've had driving lessons before, I'd never taken a test and hadn't sat behind the wheel of a car in well over 10 years. At the end of this course, I'm pleased to say I passed my test first time! Simon's tuition is first rate. The course is very intensive and quite exhausting, but in the end it paid off. Simon quickly identifies your problem areas and focuses on them relentlessly until you always get it right. He's determined and really wants you to pass - unlike instructors I've had in the past who seem happy just to keep giving you endless lessons week after week. He's also a top bloke who's really nice and is full of great advice and tips - not just on driving but on everything! He even recommended some great local restaurants which my wife and I loved. I still can't believe I've passed. I keep checking my certificate to see if it's real. Thanks for everything guys, best money I've ever spent."
Yasmine Oubraim Campbell
Passed November 2017
5 stars is not enough for Simon Henson. I wish I could give him a million! I have tried before with different instructors (yes, plural!) and had more or less given up. I was destined for the bus.
Somehow I got myself up and by luck I ended up with Simon. The poor man had the patience of an angel. I didn't know left from right, froze and too often ended up on the wrong side on the road.
Simon bless him, kept his cool and I felt very much at ease with him. He never gave up on me!! Just kept going through the manoeuvres and rules over and over again. There were times when I thought I would never make it but he kept my hope up. Always encouraging me.
And here I am!! A woman with a drivings license!!! Only the day my son was born tops this day. I will recommend Simon and the Academy to all my friends and family.
Thank you Simon. You have made a dream that I have had for 19years come through.
Thank you!!
Lettie Lou
Passed December 2016
I would like to thank Simon Henson for his superb teaching to pass my test on my 1st attempt. At 50 I had over the years on and off taken lessons, but it had gone nowhere. I then booked a 42 hour course with Academy and Simon Henson arrived to meet me from the train station and from then on I must have been one of the most testing students Simon has ever had to teach... Didn't know left from right (who knew) including which side of the road I should be driving, amongst many other glorious driving issues I put the poor man through! He had definitely turned grey by the end of the course, hahaha... But Simon got me there and I passed! I will be recommending Simon Henson to everyone that ask's, he has amazing patience, understanding and is very thorough! I cannot thank him enough... Lettie xx