Frequently Asked Questions

GradeDrive is AI-powered exam marking software designed for teachers and schools. It reads student answer papers, compares them against your mark scheme, and suggests marks — saving teachers hours of manual marking while keeping them in full control of every grade.

You upload your mark scheme and student papers to GradeDrive. The AI analyses each student response, identifies correct points, and suggests a mark based on the criteria you defined. Teachers then review and confirm (or override) each mark before anything is finalised.

Yes. GradeDrive is designed to work with GCSE-style mark schemes, including point-based and level-of-response marking. It handles the extended writing and structured question formats common across GCSE subjects.

Yes. GradeDrive supports A-level exam papers including extended essay and evaluation questions. The AI is trained to handle nuanced, multi-part answers and apply level descriptors accurately.

GradeDrive's AI achieves high agreement rates with experienced teachers. Accuracy depends on the quality and clarity of the mark scheme provided. Because teachers review every AI suggestion before marks are finalised, the final results always reflect professional judgement.

Most teachers report marking a full class set in a fraction of the usual time — often 60–80% faster than marking by hand. GradeDrive handles the initial read-through and scoring so teachers can focus on reviewing and giving feedback.

Yes. GradeDrive is built with data security and GDPR compliance as core requirements. Student data is encrypted in transit and at rest, never shared with third parties, and handled in accordance with UK data protection law.

GradeDrive supports a wide range of subjects including English, History, Geography, Science, Business Studies, Psychology, Sociology, and more. If your subject uses a written mark scheme, GradeDrive can work with it.

GradeDrive offers flexible pricing for individual teachers and schools. Visit our pricing page for the latest plans. School and multi-teacher licences are available at a discounted rate.

Yes — you can try GradeDrive for free. Sign up to explore the platform, upload a mark scheme, and mark a sample set of papers before committing to a paid plan.