Data Academy Reviews 165

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Looking at 37 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their professionalism, friendliness, and supportive approach, making the learning experience less daunting. Many highlight the team's dedication to helping individuals succeed, with instructors being described as calm, patient, and highly skilled in their teaching methods. The overall service is frequently commended for its efficiency and the comprehensive guidance provided, ensuring customers feel confident and well-prepared. Reviewers also appreciate the positive and welcoming atmosphere created by the entire team, from the initial contact to the completion of their training. The company is often recommended for its ability to help people achieve their goals, with many noting how the training not only helps them pass tests but also instills safe driving practices.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just passed my C+E license, and I can’t thank Phil; my driving instructor, and everyone else at Data Academy for the experience. I’ve used them at every part of my heavy goods vehicle career, Cat C, C... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can’t recommend Data Academy enough. From day one, the team were professional, friendly, and genuinely focused on helping me succeed. The instructors explained everything clearly, were incredibl... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

100% would fully recommend!Absolutley brilliant company! the whole team made me feel so welcome and comfortable from the very first moment I walked through the doors🥰. Although it felt like such a sh... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I highly recommend Data Academy – an excellent and truly professional HGV driving school! The whole team is friendly, patient, and very supportive. A special thanks to Roger, who taught me... See more


Company details

  1. Driving School
  2. Trucking School

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Data Academy is the leading HGV/LGV/B+E and Forklift training provider in Leicester....


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4.9

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

165 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Look no further!

Fantastic experience doing my class 2 training with data academy. Any issues or questions, Dorian delt with promptly and professionally. Big thank you to Phil for guiding me through my first week of driving. Very knowledgeable driver that gave clear and precise instructions when on the road and made me feel at ease when approaching obstacles. Legend! A special thank you to the angelic, young Rachael who provided me with a 5 star ride back to the office. The team wouldn’t be the same without her!

April 29, 2021
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Great job done Jack, all the hard work was done by you buddy, and with a great outcome..
Thanks for the review, Rachel is now blushing as I type this reply.....

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

True Customer Care and Service.

Sometimes you come across a company that is just happy to help and advise even though there may not be anything in it for them. Dorian at Data Academy did just that for me by explaining I didn't really need their services at this time but he then went out of his way to point me in the right direction. When my company has other driver training needs Data Academy is my first and only call.

April 2, 2021
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Reply from Data Academy

Hi Paul,
Very kind of you to post compliment..
Always here to help others, as the old saying goes; It's nice, to be nice..

Stay safe.
Dorian

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Team, very helpful

I have just passed my Cat C and found the team to be really helpful. The instruction was great and gave me the needed help to get me through. Eddie was great in his instruction and really explained things in a very logical method which really helped me. He was always ready to point out areas where I had not quite done things right and this was great because it helped to build up your experience and confidence at the same time. I also found the rest of the team helpful. Always ready to go the extra mile to help. Phil eased me through the CPC mod 4 and Rachel was a real encouragement at the beginning when I was going though my theory exams. I would recommend Data Academy to anyone wanting to take their HGV.

December 23, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant

A superb service from start to finish. The guys worked with me to find a solution due to my working pattern and days off, which resulted in them going the extra mile and working a saturday. This was really appreciated.
I made to feel welcome and put at ease, so I wasn't nervous in the areas I was worried about. They broke the processes down step by step so I could successfully pass my B+E first time.
Highly recommended.

October 7, 2020
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Reply from Data Academy

Thank you for using us Denise. Glad we were able to help you. Enjoy your licence!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The guys here are all fantastic

The guys here are all fantastic! Incredibly helpful, understanding, patient and more importantly, "normal" (well, most of them!) I passed my trailer test with them and from my experience, can highly recommend them! thankyou to John, Phil and Dorian for being so lovely to me and my jittery nerves!

October 6, 2020
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Thank you for using us Vickie! Glad you enjoyed your training experience with us . Stay safe!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed my class C today 😃

Passed my class C today @ Data with only 2 minors. Everything from the initial phone call has been Great. A big Thank You to everybody who made it a positive experience, especially TONY!!! Great Instructor!!! Highly Recommended !!!

October 6, 2020
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Thanks for your review Paul. All the very best for the future - stay safe!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They have been excellent right from…

They have been excellent right from start. Make u feel comfortable and excellent service. Instructors are quite experienced. I had Eddie and Phil for my driving lessons. Eddie was bit strict with me but it help me get rid of my bad habits of driving. Phil made me more comfortable and ease me in to my driving, just ticking all when I went wrong and reminding my mistakes and make sure I learn from my mistakes and don't repeat them. They will always there if you any questions regarding test or other general questions regarding the vehicles.

September 25, 2020
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Thanks for using us Vaid. All the very best - stay safe!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Can’t thank Data Academy enough

Can’t thank Data Academy enough! Communication throughout the whole process was very professional and the instructors were very helpful, would definitely recommend! Needed my C1 for my ambulance technician course and thanks to their help I’m able to start!

September 22, 2020
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Good luck with your new career Zak.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Data Academy have been fantastic

B+E 3 day course.

Data Academy have been fantastic.
From picking up the phone knowing nothing about the course and getting friendly helpful people guide to what I need and what they offer. To arriving very nervous on my first day of training to a very friendly instructor (Roger), also in-between lessons and waiting around all the other instructors where helpful and friendly.
The whole team made the experience very easy from start to finish. Would definitely recommend for any course.
Alex

August 5, 2020
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Reply from Data Academy

Thanks for using us Alex. Congratulations on your pass and good luck with your licence. Stay safe!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Paramedic C1 Training

Really great experience with data academy! - Very professional and they make you feel very relaxed and confident. Quick to sort out tests and keeping me in the loop. Unfortunately I didn't pass first time but data were quick to support me and keeping me in the loop about a second test date. Passed second time with just one minor - brilliant result!

July 18, 2020
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Reply from Data Academy

Congratulations Kieran and thanks for the review. Its always a pleasure to train you guys for the great job you do. Wishing you all the best in your career - stay safe.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I couldn't recommend enough!

I really couldn’t recommend Data Academy enough. I booked with them to gain my C1 licence in order to start my Ambulance Tech course. Data Academy were very helpful and friendly right from my initial enquiry all the way through to my test. You really are made to feel welcome and at ease. In addition to this, with a few test cancellations along the way due to covid19.. I would also like to highlight how much this company go above and beyond.. after managing to secure an Emergency test due to the nature of my job, Dorian went out of his way to ensure I was ready and felt confident again for my test, we sat in PPE and went through everything again. I’m extremely appreciative of this because he didn’t have to do it at all! I passed first time and I couldn’t thank them enough!

May 10, 2020
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Reply from Data Academy

Thanks for the feedback Leonie. So pleased we were able to help with your Key-worker test - always keen to support you guys who do such a brilliant job. Good luck with your career - stay in touch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant training

Brilliant training, can't fault anything.The vehicles are clean and very well maintained. Really friendly staff, made me feel very comfortable from the second I walked through the door. very descriptive on terms of information and helpful. Defiantly would recommend.

March 12, 2020
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Thanks for the review Tristan. Maybe we will see you back for your Class 1 at some point …...

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Relaxed and professional

Great team to work with.
They managed to arrange my C1 practical lessons and test within a tight schedule. Learned everything over 2 days of driving and passed first time on day 3, which says it all!
Thanks guys!

March 12, 2020
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Reply from Data Academy

Congratulations on your pass Hayden. Good luck with your future career and thanks for the review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just completed my B+E here and John the…

Just completed my B+E here and John the instructor was fantastic, very clear and helped keep me at ease throughout training and test day.

March 12, 2020
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Reply from Data Academy

Thanks for the review Ben - glad we could be of assistance . Safe towing, sir.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Class1

After doing my class 2 in November I decided to do my class 1 last week. I got to say the training was fantastic and would recommend any body looking to do there HGV to use Data Academy.

March 9, 2020
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Congratulations on your Class 1 sir. Thanks for leaving us a review. Keep in touch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After passing my class C here roughly 5…

After passing my class C here roughly 5 yrs ago it was finally time to have a pop at C+E and after talking it thru with Dorian, I was armed with the facts and made to feel at ease with my questions answered,.
My weeks training with Phil was well paced and measured, the vehicle excellent.
A well timed peptalk the evening before saw me prepared & practiced for the test.
Can't recommend these people highly enough, and have to say thanks to you all again.

March 1, 2020
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Reply from Data Academy

Congratulations on passing C+E Kev. You are officially a professional lorry driver now! Thanks for leaving us a review

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Did my class 2 and class 1 with data…

Did my class 2 and class 1 with data academy cant them enough for all the work they put in to helping me get through my tests nothing was to much trouble for them any questions i had they answered with ease the lorrys drive really well always so clean I have seen other training company lorrys on the road and you can tell they are not that well looked after ( either that or the teachers cant train the students not to hit obsticals or drive to close to them) cant fault this company would recommend to anyone to train here

February 28, 2020
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Reply from Data Academy

Thanks for the review Chris . We take pride in our company and we think our vehicles reflect this. Congratulations on your new licence. Don't forget to send us a picture of what you are driving for our wall of fame!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good 👍

Very good 👍
Very nice instructors 👌

February 28, 2020
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Thanks for your review Mr Mann. Wishing you good luck for the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolute delight to work with this…

Absolute delight to work with this company from booking my C & E coarse to passing my test. Phil my instructor was excellent. Highly recommend anyone to use Data Academy. Thanks again.

February 27, 2020
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Reply from Data Academy

Absolute delight to add you to our growing band of Zero Heroes Tom. Thanks for your review.

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