AI Essay Marking Software
for UK Teachers

Mark 30 essays in the time it takes to mark two. AI-powered feedback that understands GCSE coursework, A-Level essays, and KS3/4 assessments — so you can get your weekends back.

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✅ GDPR Ready 🎓 GCSE & A-Level 🔗 Moodle Integration 🏫 Microsoft Teams

Made for the UK Classroom

UK teachers face some of the heaviest marking loads in the world. Ofsted expects rich, meaningful written feedback. Students need it fast. GradingPen makes both possible.

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GCSE & A-Level Ready

Build rubrics aligned to AQA, Edexcel, or OCR marking criteria. Apply them consistently to every student's work.

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10 Minutes for 30 Essays

Upload a full set of Year 11 essays at once. AI marks them all simultaneously — not one by one.

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WWW & EBI Feedback

Generate "What Went Well" and "Even Better If" comments automatically. The kind of feedback Ofsted loves, at scale.

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Works With Your Tools

Integrates with Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, and Moodle — the three most-used platforms in UK schools.

How It Works

  1. Set Your Marking Criteria

    Upload your existing mark scheme or build a custom rubric aligned to AQA, Edexcel, or OCR. Take 2 minutes once — reuse forever.

  2. Upload Your Class's Essays

    Paste text, upload Word/PDF files, or import directly from Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, or Moodle.

  3. AI Marks All 30 Instantly

    Each essay gets a detailed score, paragraph-level comments, a WWW/EBI summary, and suggested improvements.

  4. Review, Edit & Return

    Check the AI's marking, make any tweaks, then export feedback as PDF or push grades back to your LMS in one click.

UK Curriculum Coverage

GradingPen supports the subjects and assessment types that matter most in UK schools and colleges:

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GCSE (Year 10–11)

English Language, English Literature, History, Geography, Religious Studies, Psychology and more.

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A-Level & AS-Level

Extended essays, analytical responses, argument & evaluation writing across all humanities and social science subjects.

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Key Stage 3 & 4

Formative feedback on persuasive, narrative, and analytical writing — aligned to National Curriculum attainment targets.

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FE & HE

Further and Higher Education essay marking. Works with Moodle — the dominant LMS across UK universities and colleges.

Integrations UK Teachers Use

Connect GradingPen with the tools already in your school:

✅ Google Classroom 🔜 Microsoft Teams ✅ Moodle 🔜 RM Unify SSO ✅ Google Drive ✅ Schoology ✅ Canvas LMS

RM Unify users can sign in with their school account — no separate password needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it work with AQA, Edexcel, and OCR marking schemes?
Yes. You can build custom rubrics that align exactly with AQA, Edexcel, or OCR mark schemes. GradingPen applies your criteria consistently across every essay — no more marker drift.
Is student data GDPR compliant?
Yes. GradingPen is GDPR-ready. Student work is processed securely and is never used to train AI models. We do not store PII beyond what is needed to deliver the service, and you can request data deletion at any time.
Does GradingPen integrate with Moodle?
Yes. Connect your Moodle site URL and API token in Settings, and GradingPen can pull essay submissions from any assignment, grade them with AI, and push grades and feedback back to Moodle — all without leaving the app.
Can it handle long A-Level essays?
Yes. GradingPen handles essays up to 5,000 words. It is well-suited to A-Level extended writing, EPQ dissertations, and university-level essays.
Is there a free trial?
Yes — 10 free essay grades, no credit card required. Paid plans start from $9/month and you can cancel any time.

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