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Resources for teachers

Guides, accuracy data and practical thinking on AI essay marking for GCSE and A-Level English.

Marking guidance

AO1, AO2 and AO3 at Every Level Boundary — GCSE English Literature Explained

What do AO1, AO2 and AO3 look like at each level boundary in GCSE English Literature? A practical breakdown of what examiners want and what moves students up.

July 2026 · 8 min readRead →
Compliance

Is AI Marking GDPR Compliant? What Schools Need to Know Before Using Ariel

Is AI marking GDPR compliant? Here's what Ariel does with student data — UK servers, ICO registered, no AI training on essays, DPA on request.

July 2026 · 6 min readRead →
Teacher control

How AI Marking Keeps Teachers in Control of GCSE English Feedback

Worried AI marking will replace your professional judgement? Here's how Ariel keeps teachers in control — review, class analysis, whole-class feedback.

July 2026 · 5 min readRead →
Accuracy

How Accurate Is AI Marking for GCSE English? Ariel's Methodology Explained

Ariel's AI marking accuracy for GCSE English: Literature MAE 1.70–2.22, Language reading questions 0.70–0.83 — tested blind against AQA examiner marks. Full methodology explained.

June 2026 · 6 min readRead →
AI Marking

Is AI Marking Accurate Enough to Trust for GCSE English?

AI essay marking sounds impressive — but is it actually accurate enough to trust with your students' GCSE English work?

May 2026 · 7 min readRead →