Turn a mock paper into a clear revision plan
Mock scores often hide the real problem. A student may lose marks because of content gaps, weak exam technique, incomplete working, unclear wording or poor time management. Our marking review helps separate those issues.
1. Submit a paper
Share the subject, exam board, paper and any teacher feedback already received.
2. Tutor review
A subject tutor reviews the work using mark-scheme thinking and exam-board expectations.
3. Written feedback
You receive a clear summary of strengths, weak areas, common errors and revision priorities.
4. Next step
Use the review independently, or convert it into a tutoring or revision package.
What parents receive
The review gives you more than a corrected paper: it helps decide what the student does next.
- Topic-level and skill-level feedback, not only a final score.
- Comments on mark loss, answer structure and exam technique.
- Recommended revision priorities for the next two to six weeks.
- Advice on whether tutoring is needed, and what type of lesson plan would be appropriate.
Price, scope and turnaround
Mock marking is often the clearest first paid step because it starts from real student work.
| Option | Price | Typical turnaround | Included | Not included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One paper | £45 | 3 to 5 working days after correct materials are received. | Mark-scheme style feedback, lost-mark patterns and revision priorities. | Official predicted grade, grade guarantee or unlimited follow-up marking. |
| Two papers in the same subject | £79 | 3 to 5 working days after both papers and context are received. | Comparison across two papers, repeated error patterns and next-step recommendation. | Exam entry advice, long-term tutoring or school administration. |
What to send
Good materials make the feedback more accurate and reduce back-and-forth.
- Completed paper or clear photos/scans of the student’s answers.
- Subject, exam board, paper code or paper type if known.
- Mark scheme or school feedback if available.
- Exam date, target grade and what you are most worried about.
A practical first paid step
Mock marking is often the best starting point when you are unsure whether tutoring is needed.
What changes from one subject to another
A Literature essay cannot be reviewed in the same way as an ICT practical task or an Accounting paper. Include the route details below so the marker can judge the work against the right questions and expectations.
| Subject | Send with the answer | The feedback concentrates on |
|---|---|---|
| English Literature | Set texts, paper or component, question and complete timed essay. | Task focus, argument, evidence, writer methods, comparison and timing. |
| ICT | Software used, task brief, student output and any permitted evidence files. | Instruction accuracy, formulae or queries, file handling, checks and theory application. |
| Geography | Paper route, map or data source, case-study topic and full response. | Use of figures, place evidence, process explanation and command words. |
| History | Option topic or depth study, sources, question and timed response. | Inference, context, causation, evidence choice, argument and judgement. |
| Accounting | Question, every line of working, layouts and teacher marks if available. | Double entry, adjustments, linked figures, presentation and checking. |
Mock Marking is for completed work, not vague revision advice
This route is strongest when a student has completed a paper or substantial answer and you want mark-scheme-aware feedback.
A paper has been attempted
Upload the paper, answers, time taken and any school mark or teacher comment if available.
Lost marks and exam technique
Feedback separates content gaps, method accuracy, command-word response, timing and presentation issues.
A practical marking review
The useful output is not only a score. It shows repeated error patterns and what to fix before the next paper.
Official marks may differ
External marking guidance is educational support. Official grades and moderation remain with schools, exam centres and exam boards.
Mock marking works best when the completed paper is ready and the exam route is clear
A marking review should turn a real student attempt into practical revision priorities. It is not a vague tutoring enquiry and not an official exam result.
Best fit
The student has completed a mock, past paper or substantial answer and needs mark-scheme-aware feedback.
What you receive
A written review of mark-loss patterns, strengths, priority errors and recommended revision actions.
Prepare first
Subject, exam board, paper code if known, complete answers, school comments and any self-marking record.
Before payment
Paper count, file quality, turnaround, feedback format and whether one or two papers are being marked are confirmed.
| Decision point | What it means | Prepare | A useful next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| One full paper is complete | A one-paper review can identify the strongest lost-mark patterns. | Full student answers and exam-board context. | Use the £45 one-paper marking route. |
| Two papers in the same subject are ready | Repeated weaknesses can be compared across papers. | Both papers, answers and any score estimate. | Use the £79 two-paper route if scope is suitable. |
| Only a score is available | The score alone is not enough for useful diagnosis. | Upload the actual paper or answer sample. | Request evidence before paying for marking. |
| The exam is soon | Marking should focus on highest-impact revision priorities. | Exam date, paper type and topics that feel risky. | Ask for marking plus a short priority plan. |
Mock marking is educational feedback, not an official grade, official predicted grade or exam-board moderation.
It does not include unlimited re-marking, full course teaching, school administration or official exam entry support.
Turn a completed paper into the next sensible action
A mock is not just a score. The useful part is seeing where marks are being lost and what the student should do differently next week.
What should we upload for mock marking?
Upload the student answers, subject, exam board, paper code if known, mark scheme or paper reference if available, exam date and any school feedback already received.
Is the marking result an official grade?
No. It is educational feedback based on the submitted work. It is not an official exam-board result, predicted grade or school decision.
Can an incomplete paper still be useful?
Sometimes, but the feedback may be narrower. If the paper is too incomplete, a diagnostic review or targeted question review may be more appropriate.
Can mock marking lead to tutoring?
Yes. The marking can show whether the student needs topic teaching, exam technique, timed practice, guided study or another mock review.
What makes mock marking less useful?
Very unclear photos, missing pages, no subject or exam-board context, or answers copied after seeing the mark scheme can all weaken the feedback. A genuine timed attempt is much more useful.