Relaxed · Calm · Goal-focused
Calm, patient driving lessons that build real confidence.
Hi, I'm Ann-Marie. I take a relaxed, calm and goal-focused approach — meeting you where you are, working with your pace, and getting you ready for the kind of real-life driving that happens after the test.
✨ Discount on block bookings — ask me when you get in touch.
Manual lessons · DVSA Approved ADI
DVSA Approved
Fully qualified ADI
Flexible hours
Weekday daytimes
Areas covered
Newton Abbot · Kingsteignton · Bovey Tracey · Chudleigh · Ideford · Teignmouth
Award-winning school
Regional School of the Year 2025 & 2026
About Ann-Marie
In Ann-Marie's own words
We're all different, and being a learner driver is no different. Some learners are confident, some are a lot more cautious; some pick it up really quickly and some take time to get the hang of driving. All of that is fine!
As your instructor, I work with your skills, abilities and concerns. This is your journey and my role is to make that journey as effective and enjoyable as possible.
I love getting pupils out beyond Newton Abbot too — Exmouth, Exeter, Dartmouth, the M5 — so by the time you pass you're not just test-ready, you're ready to drive like a driver.
- ✓Total beginners — start from absolute scratch
- ✓Already had a few lessons? Bad habits ironed out
- ✓Mature learners welcome and supported
- ✓Real-world driving — motorways, coastal routes, city
- ✓Manual gearbox tuition
- ✓Block-booking discount available
Why pupils stick with Ann-Marie
I keep it relaxed. No shouting, no panic — just steady, encouraging feedback while we work towards your goals together. Pupils tell me they actually look forward to lessons, and that's exactly the vibe I'm after.
1:1
Lessons tailored to you
5★
Pupil reviews
6
Towns covered
★
DVSA Approved
Where Ann-Marie teaches
Newton Abbot & Kingsteignton
The home patch — perfect for starting out, building roundabout confidence, and tackling the busier town routes.
Bovey Tracey, Chudleigh & Ideford
Quieter villages and the lovely Devon lanes — great for early lessons, then progressing to the A38.
Teignmouth
Coastal pick-ups along the Teign — seafront roads, hills and town driving for a well-rounded skill set.
Real reviews from Ann-Marie's pupils
“Huge thanks to Ann-Marie who was an absolutely fantastic driving instructor. She was very patient and put me at ease straight away. I'd fallen into some bad habits which she helped me rectify. She definitely increased my confidence and was always very positive and encouraging. Would recommend Ann-Marie to anyone!!”
“A huge thank you to Ann-Marie for her ongoing patience. As a very nervous driver trying to get used to the hills of Devon, her lessons were incredibly helpful in getting me through my test, and she was very calm even in the face of silly mistakes. Highly recommended!”
🏆 Regional Driving School of the Year — 2025 & 2026 (back-to-back)
You're not just learning with Ann-Marie — you're learning with an award-winning school.
Free pupil app
Track your progress, see your goals for next lesson, and manage lessons and payments — all from your phone.
Online training videos
Bite-sized video lessons covering manoeuvres, junctions and theory topics — watch them in your own time.
Beyond the test
Motorway sessions and refresher work for after you've passed — Cowley's is with you for the journey, not just the test.
Drop Ann-Marie a message
Tell us a bit about you — and mention you'd like to learn with Ann-Marie so we can match you up. We'll come back to you personally, usually the same day.
Ready to learn with Ann-Marie?
Send an enquiry above or get in touch — mention Ann-Marie and we'll sort the rest.