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GradeForge

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What GradeForge is

GradeForge combines a markbook, planner, feedback studio, AI marking, resource creation, and classroom tools in an offline-first Windows app for teachers. The markbook supports formula columns, weighted averages, topic heatmaps, target grades, rubrics, and OMR bubble sheets. Teachers can export assessment data to Excel, CSV, or an MIS, and use progress reports. Feedback Studio accepts screen, voice, webcam, and typed feedback, supports PDF and photo annotation, and can post to Google Classroom.

AI marking evaluates open answers in Welsh or English against teacher mark schemes. It shields pupil names before sending requests and requires teacher approval for each mark. Planning includes lesson diaries, schemes, AI lesson generation, and native Curriculum for Wales, LNF, and DCF coverage tracking, with imports for England, Scotland, US, and IB frameworks. The Resource Engine creates 42 kinds of differentiated resources, exportable to PDF, PowerPoint, Word, or self-grading Google Forms. Its Classroom Toolkit has 47 offline in-lesson tools, including timers, random pickers, a whiteboard, noise meter, and retrieval quizzes. The app supports Cymraeg and English, with an offline Welsh voice. Pupil data is stored locally with AES-256-GCM encryption; the site says there is no GradeForge server. GradeForge is available for Windows desktop, requires no account to start, and costs £30, paid once per teacher.

Who it suits

GradeForge suits teachers who want marking, planning, feedback, resource creation, and classroom tools in a Windows desktop app. Its Welsh and English support, offline tools, and curriculum coverage features may suit teachers working with Welsh curriculum requirements as well as imported frameworks.

What it does well

  • Works offline with 47 in-lesson classroom tools.
  • Exports markbook data to Excel, CSV, or an MIS.
  • Supports Welsh and English AI marking with teacher approval.
  • Generates 42 kinds of differentiated teaching resources.
  • Stores pupil data locally with AES-256-GCM encryption.

What to know first

  • Available for Windows desktop only.
  • There is no free plan.
  • There is no parent or student portal.

Limits

There is no free plan. The GradeForge plan is billed one-off per teacher; updates within version 1 are free, and school site licences are available for whole departments or staffs.

Plans

PlanBilled and limitsPrice
GradeForgeone-off per teacher · Updates within version 1 are free · School site licences available for whole departments or staffs£30, paid once

As gradeforge.co.uk lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

  1. Visit the GradeForge website.
  2. Use a Windows desktop computer.
  3. Start without creating an account.
  4. Pay £30, paid once per teacher for the GradeForge plan.
  5. Connect Google Classroom to import classes and rosters or post assignments, if needed.
  6. Use Google Drive for optional sync, if needed.

Verdict

Choose GradeForge if you teach on Windows and want assessment, planning, feedback, resource creation, and offline classroom utilities together. Look elsewhere if you need a mobile app or a parent and student portal.

Questions

How much does GradeForge cost?

The GradeForge plan costs £30, paid once, billed one-off per teacher. School site licences are available for whole departments or staffs.

Is there a free plan?

No. GradeForge has no free plan.

Which platforms does GradeForge support?

GradeForge is available for Windows desktop today.

Do I need an account to start?

No account is required to start.

Does GradeForge integrate with Google Classroom?

Yes. It can import classes and rosters, read selected work, post assignments, and push grades back. Google Drive is used for optional sync.

How does GradeForge handle pupil data and AI marking?

The site says pupil data is stored locally with AES-256-GCM encryption and there is no GradeForge server. AI features are opt-in, show what is sent, shield pupil names, and require teacher approval of results.

Facts from GradeForge's own pages

AI marking
AI marking evaluates open answers in Welsh or English against a teacher's mark schemes, shields pupil names before requests and requires teacher approval of each mark. · gradeforge.co.uk, 8 Oct 2026
AI privacy
AI features are opt-in, show what is sent, shield pupil names and require approval of results; transcription and Welsh and English voices run on-device. · gradeforge.co.uk, 8 Oct 2026
Assessment
The markbook includes formula columns, weighted averages, topic heatmaps, target grades, rubrics and OMR bubble sheets, with export to Excel, CSV or an MIS. · gradeforge.co.uk, 8 Oct 2026
Classroom toolkit
The Classroom Toolkit contains 47 offline in-lesson tools, including timers, random pickers, a whiteboard, noise meter and retrieval quizzes. · gradeforge.co.uk, 8 Oct 2026
Device requirement
The FAQ states that GradeForge is available for Windows desktop today and requires no account to start. · gradeforge.co.uk, 8 Oct 2026
Feedback
Feedback Studio supports screen, voice, webcam and typed feedback, PDF and photo annotation, and posting to Google Classroom. · gradeforge.co.uk, 8 Oct 2026
Google API data
The privacy policy says Google API data is used for user-facing features, is not sold or used for advertising, and is not read by a person except for specified consent, legal or security reasons. · gradeforge.co.uk, 8 Oct 2026
Integrations
Google Classroom integration can import classes and rosters, read selected work, post assignments and push grades back; Google Drive is used for optional sync. · gradeforge.co.uk, 8 Oct 2026
Planning
Planning includes lesson diaries, schemes, AI lesson generation and native Curriculum for Wales, LNF and DCF coverage tracking, with imports for England, Scotland, US and IB frameworks. · gradeforge.co.uk, 8 Oct 2026
Purpose
GradeForge combines a markbook, planner, feedback studio, AI marking, resource maker and classroom tools in an offline-first Windows app for teachers. · gradeforge.co.uk, 8 Oct 2026
Resource creation
The Resource Engine generates 42 kinds of differentiated resources and exports to PDF, PowerPoint, Word or a self-grading Google Form. · gradeforge.co.uk, 8 Oct 2026
Security
The site says pupil data is stored locally with AES-256-GCM encryption, there is no GradeForge server, and a DPIA and STRIDE security review are complete. · gradeforge.co.uk, 8 Oct 2026
Support
The site lists [email protected] as a contact for questions and feedback. · gradeforge.co.uk, 8 Oct 2026
Welsh support
The app supports Cymraeg and English and includes the Curriculum for Wales, Welsh literacy tools and an offline Welsh voice. · gradeforge.co.uk, 8 Oct 2026

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