AI marking software for educators

Feedback Flows is an AI marking platform built for UK schools, colleges, independent training providers (ITPs), and multi-academy trusts. Upload student work, apply your rubric, review AI-drafted grades and feedback, then publish—keeping professional judgement at the centre of every mark.

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What is AI marking?

AI marking is the use of artificial intelligence—typically large language models—to analyse student submissions against defined assessment criteria. The AI reads extended writing, structured answers, or portfolio evidence, then drafts criterion-level scores and personalised feedback aligned to your rubric or mark scheme.

Unlike a simple grammar checker or keyword matcher, modern AI marking understands context, argument structure, and how well a response meets each band descriptor. The output is a draft for educator review, not an automatic final grade handed straight to students.

For a deeper technical explanation, read our guide on how AI marking works.

How AI marking works in Feedback Flows

The workflow is designed around teacher control and moderation-friendly evidence:

  1. Upload — Single scripts or whole cohort batches (PDF, Word, and common formats).
  2. Apply your rubric — Use the rubric builder or import criteria your department already trusts.
  3. AI drafts marks and feedback — Criterion-level comments reference specific strengths and gaps in the student's work.
  4. You review and edit — Adjust borderline grades, tone, and moderation samples before anything is released.
  5. Publish and follow up — Export feedback, generate targeted worksheets, and track progress over time.

See the full toolkit on our platform features page, or explore specialised workflows for AI essay marking and rubric marking software.

AI marking results aligned to a rubric in Feedback Flows
Rubric-aligned AI marking with criterion-level feedback—editable before students see results.

Manual marking vs generic AI vs rubric-based AI marking

Approach Speed Consistency Rubric alignment Teacher control
Manual marking Slow at scale Varies by marker fatigue High when done well Full
Generic AI graders Fast High but shallow Low—often ignores your scheme Limited
Feedback Flows AI marking Fast first pass High against your rubric High—criteria you define Full review before publish

Read our comparison article: AI marking vs manual marking.

Who uses AI marking on Feedback Flows

Teachers

Cut mock-season and coursework spikes without generic comments.

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ITPs & assessors

EPA-ready evidence, audit-friendly exports, outsourced marking options.

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MATs & trusts

Consistent criteria trust-wide with shared rubric libraries.

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UK trust and governance

UK educators need more than speed—they need defensible processes. Feedback Flows is ICO registered, processes student work securely, and does not use your submissions to train public AI models. Teams can pilot with one cohort, compare AI drafts to human marks, and scale with moderation evidence intact.

For UK-specific guidance on adoption in schools and colleges, see AI marking for UK schools and our article on safe and responsible AI in classrooms.

Frequently asked questions about AI marking

AI marking uses AI to read student work and draft grades and feedback against your rubric. Teachers review and publish the final result.

No. It accelerates the first pass; professional judgement stays with you on every script.

Yes. Batch upload cohorts, apply one rubric, and review results before releasing feedback.

Look for rubric alignment, teacher review workflows, UK data governance, and moderation exports. See our buyer's guide for UK schools.

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