Upload a complete question paper and student answers as a single PDF. Markaroo grades A Level and GCSE essays with examiner-quality precision, delivering detailed, criterion-referenced feedback in seconds. Used at Tonbridge School.
The Problem
Marking consumes more teacher time than any other single activity. The consequences extend far beyond the staffroom.
Average weekly marking time per teacher across UK secondary schools
Of teachers cite marking workload as the primary reason for considering leaving the profession
Typical turnaround for detailed essay feedback — too slow for students to act upon meaningfully
Of planning time lost to assessment administration, reducing time for impactful teaching
The Process
Three steps. Examiner-quality feedback. Complete teacher control at every stage. Markaroo removes the writing time of marking, not your thinking — you stay the examiner; it drafts the detail.
Upload the complete question paper and student answers as a single PDF — typed or handwritten. No need to crop, separate, or photograph individual questions.
Markaroo analyses the response against the specific mark scheme, assessing knowledge, application, analysis, and evaluation — then drafts strengths, areas for improvement, critical errors, an examiner tip, and a student summary of what went well and even better if.
Teachers receive detailed draft feedback with criterion-referenced marks. Review, adjust, and release — nothing reaches students without approval.
A fall in the rate of interest can stimulate economic growth through multiple transmission mechanisms.1 Lower interest rates reduce the cost of borrowing for both firms and consumers, which according to Keynesian analysis should lead to increased investment (I) and consumption (C), thereby raising aggregate demand (AD = C + I + G + X - M).
From a classical perspective, the impact on investment is particularly significant. When interest rates fall, the marginal efficiency of capital rises relative to the cost of borrowing, making previously unprofitable investment projects viable. This is supported by empirical evidence from the Bank of England's post-2008 monetary policy, where base rates fell from 5% to 0.5%.
However, the effectiveness of interest rate cuts depends heavily on the economic context.2 During the liquidity trap identified by Keynes, further reductions in interest rates may have minimal impact on spending, as was arguably the case in the UK between 2009 and 2016 when growth remained sluggish despite historically low rates.
Moreover, supply-side policies such as investment in education and infrastructure may be more effective in promoting long-run sustainable economic growth by shifting the long-run aggregate supply (LRAS) curve to the right. This addresses the productive capacity of the economy rather than merely stimulating demand.
To reach the top band: weigh the relative importance of interest rate cuts against supply-side policy and reach a supported judgement, rather than listing both as alternatives.
Coverage
Aligned with current mark schemes and standardisation materials across major exam boards.
For School Leaders
Designed for the expectations and standards of the UK's finest independent schools.
Upload the full question paper and student answer sheet as a single PDF. No need to separate questions, crop images, or upload one photo at a time. Markaroo handles the rest.
Cut the writing time of marking by more than half while giving students more detailed, targeted feedback than is feasible by hand. The thinking stays with the teacher; the writing is done for you — time returned to teaching, not administration.
A single collaborative workspace where teachers within a department can share marking, calibrate standards, and coordinate assessment — no more isolated workflows.
Track individual student progress across multiple classes and assessments. Identify patterns, monitor cohort performance, and give Deputy Heads the cross-departmental view they need.
Nothing reaches students without teacher review and approval. Markaroo enhances professional judgement — it never replaces it. Your teachers remain the authority.
A clean, intuitive interface that teachers can use from day one — no training manuals, no complex workflows. Assessment technology should reduce friction, not create it.
It was a pleasure to work with Parth as he developed his AI marking solution. I found him very responsive to feedback and eager to tailor the workflow and the structure of the advice to best suit students’ needs. As we progressed through the Lent Term I could see the accuracy of the software improving. Whilst it is vital that I have a good grasp of my students’ strengths and weaknesses, the software allows more assignments to be set and marked than would normally be the case — offering flexibility and breathing space to keep students working hard throughout the year.
Sam Cleary
Head of Social Sciences, Tonbridge School
With 10+ hours returned to teachers each week, departments at leading independent and comprehensive schools are setting more practice essays for their students — and reaching disadvantaged students with the kind of personalised, criterion-referenced feedback that has historically only been available at the country’s top schools.
Pricing
Every plan starts with a 3-week free trial — full platform access, cancel any time. Marking requests reset on the first of each calendar month.
For teachers trialling AI-assisted marking on a single class.
For teachers marking across multiple classes or year groups.
Annual & monthly plans for whole departments or schools, across multiple subjects.
Free pilot available for qualifying schools · See full pricing details
Get Started
We work with a small number of schools as close partners, not distant customers. Our pilot programme is designed to demonstrate value with zero risk.
Free pilot programme for qualifying independent schools — no upfront cost, no commitment
Dedicated onboarding and training for individual departments or entire schools
Flexible licensing — department-level or whole-school, scaled to your needs
Blind benchmarking — mark a set yourself first, then compare your marks against Markaroo’s to validate accuracy before you rely on it
GDPR compliant with all data hosted in the UK — no data shared with third parties
Direct access to the founding team throughout the pilot — responsive, personal support
Apply for a free pilot programme and see the impact within your department in under 30 minutes. No IT integration required.
Apply for a Free PilotWhy Markaroo
Built specifically for the standards independent schools expect.
| Dimension | Typical AI Marking Tools | Markaroo |
|---|---|---|
| Paper upload | Multiple photos, manually separated | ✓ Single PDF upload — question paper + answer |
| Department collaboration | — Individual teacher accounts only | ✓ Shared workspace for the whole department |
| Student performance view | Per-assignment reports only | ✓ Cross-class tracking & cohort analytics |
| Ease of use | Complex multi-step workflows | ✓ Clean, intuitive — no training needed |
| Designed for | Mass market, state sector | ✓ UK independent schools |
| Named school partner | — None publicly referenced | ✓ Used at Tonbridge School |
| Exam board coverage | Limited or single-board | ✓ AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC |
| Teacher oversight | Direct-to-student or minimal | ✓ Full review & approval workflow |
| Data hosting | US-based or unspecified | ✓ UK-hosted, GDPR compliant |
Questions
Markaroo is trained on board-specific mark schemes and standardisation materials. In our pilot, AI-generated marks have shown strong alignment with senior examiner benchmarks. Every mark and comment is presented as a draft for teacher review — the teacher always makes the final decision.
We currently support AQA, Edexcel, OCR, and WJEC mark schemes across Economics, Business Studies, Politics, History, Psychology, Geography, Physics, English Literature, and English Language. Sociology and Religious Studies are in development.
Absolutely. All data is hosted on UK-based servers and processed in compliance with UK GDPR. Student data is never shared with third parties, never used to train external models, and can be deleted at any time upon request.
Yes, always. Markaroo generates draft feedback and suggested marks, but nothing is released to students without explicit teacher approval. Teachers can adjust marks, edit comments, add their own observations, or override any part of the assessment.
Under 30 minutes. There is no IT integration required — Markaroo runs as a web application accessible from any device. Upload a PDF, and you are ready. We have intentionally designed the interface to be intuitive from the first use, with dedicated onboarding support available.
A free evaluation period for your chosen department, with dedicated support from our team. There is no commitment and no cost. We work closely with your teachers to measure impact on marking time, feedback quality, and student outcomes.
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Join Tonbridge School in pioneering the future of A Level feedback. Tell us a bit about your school, then book a 30-minute demo or send us a quick enquiry — we’ll be in touch within 24 hours either way.
parth@markaroo.co.uk • London, United Kingdom