AI tool summary for DPOs and governors
CoGrader
CoGrader · Facts last checked 2026-10-23 · Printed 23 October 2026
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Staff: Amber · Use with caution
- Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller
- Doesn’t say where data is stored
- 3 of 6 key fields not stated
Pupils: Amber · Use with caution
- Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller
- Doesn’t say where data is stored
- 3 of 6 key fields not stated
| Supplier | CoGrader |
|---|---|
| Category | AI essay grading |
| Pupil-facing | student work (teacher-facing) |
| Processor or controller | not stated |
| Where data is stored | not stated |
| Trains AI models on inputs | no - student work not used to train or fine-tune, including by AI providers |
| How long inputs are kept | deleted on request or contract end; AI providers up to 30 days abuse monitoring |
| Data processing agreement (DPA) | https://cograder.com/it-and-compliance/ |
| Signs individual DPAs with schools | not stated |
| UK GDPR representative / DPO | not stated |
| Minimum age | not stated |
| Key safety note | not stated |
| Main use | AI essay and work marking |
Before using it: check the minimum age fits your pupils, confirm a data processing agreement is in place, switch off AI training where possible, and record the decision in your DPIA.
Sources: https://cograder.com/privacy-policy/ · https://cograder.com/ai-transparency-note/
Full entry: aiprefect.co.uk/tools/cograder. Rating is a rules-based summary of the supplier’s published terms. “Not stated” means we could not find it in their documents. This is not legal advice and does not replace your DPIA.