Is Grammarly for Education (now Superhuman) safe for UK schools?

AI Prefect rates Grammarly for Education (now Superhuman) Amber for staff use (Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller; Doesn’t say where data is stored; No school DPA found; 5 of 6 key fields not stated) and Amber for pupil use (Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller; Doesn’t say where data is stored; No school DPA found; 5 of 6 key fields not stated; Minimum age not stated). This is based on the supplier's published documents, last checked 2026-10-23. It is not legal advice; complete your own DPIA.

Does Grammarly for Education (now Superhuman) train on our data?

According to the supplier's published documents: No on Grammarly for Education ("customer data and text are never sold or used to train models"); individual accounts: yes by default unless training control switched off.

Where is Grammarly for Education (now Superhuman) data stored?

Not stated in the supplier's published documents.

What age is Grammarly for Education (now Superhuman) for?

Not stated. The supplier does not publish a minimum age we could find.

Is there a safer alternative to Grammarly for Education (now Superhuman)?

We have not yet found a better-rated tool with the same main use. Our tool page lists what to look for instead.

Grammarly for Education (now Superhuman)

Superhuman (formerly Grammarly) · writing · Last checked 2026-10-23

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Staff and pupils: AMBER Use with caution

Why amber:

Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller
Doesn’t say where data is stored
No school DPA found
5 of 6 key fields not stated

How is this rated?

Key facts

Trains on what you type: No
Where data is stored: Not stated
Minimum age: Not stated
Use case: Writing and paraphrasing assistant
Sector: Schools, Further education (FE), Higher education (HE)
Research status: Partial

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Staff and pupils

No better-rated alternative found yet: here’s what to look for.

It acts as a processor for your school (not a controller)
It doesn’t train its AI on what you type
Data stays in the UK/EU, or transfer safeguards (standard contractual clauses, the UK IDTA or adequacy) are stated
There is a data processing agreement (DPA) for schools
The minimum age fits your pupils, or pupils use it through a school account

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About the tool

SupplierThe company that makes and runs the tool.: Superhuman (formerly Grammarly)
WebsiteWhere we found the main information about the tool.: https://www.grammarly.com/privacy-policy
CategoryWhat sort of tool it is, for example a chatbot or a lesson-planning helper.: writing
Pupil-facingWhether pupils use it directly, or only staff. Pupil use needs extra care.: yes - students and staff (education plans)

Your data

Processor or controllerA processor only uses data on your school’s instructions. A controller makes its own decisions about the data, which means your school has less say.: not stated
Where data is storedWhich country the data is stored in. UK or EU storage is usually simpler for schools.: not stated
Trains AI models on inputsWhether what you type (or upload) may be used to improve the supplier’s AI. “No” is what you want for anything about pupils or staff.: No on Grammarly for Education ("customer data and text are never sold or used to train models"); individual accounts: yes by default unless training control switched off
How long inputs are keptHow long the supplier keeps what you type before deleting it.: not stated

Agreements and contacts

Privacy noticeThe supplier’s privacy notice: their own explanation of what they do with personal data.: https://www.grammarly.com/privacy-policy
Data processing agreement (DPA)The data processing agreement: the contract that sets out how the supplier must look after your school’s data.: not stated
Signs individual DPAs with schoolsWhether the supplier will sign a data agreement with your school specifically, rather than just standard online terms.: not stated
UK GDPR representative / DPOWhether the supplier names a data protection officer or UK representative you can contact about data questions.: DPO: Bird & Bird DPO Services SRL

Age and safety

Minimum ageThe youngest age the supplier allows to use the tool. Check this before any pupil uses it.: not stated
Key safety noteAnything else worth knowing, such as admin controls or content filtering.: Institution admins can control which AI features are switched on and who has access (education page)
Research statusHow complete our research on this tool is.: partial - education page read 23 Oct 2026; education DPA not found

Sources

grammarly.comhttps://www.grammarly.com/privacy-policy
grammarly.comhttps://www.grammarly.com/edu

Change history

Date	Field	Was	Now	Source
2026-10-23	trains on inputs	YES by default - user content used to train own AI unless training control switched off; AI vendors barred	No on Grammarly for Education ("customer data and text are never sold or used to train models"); individual accounts: yes by default unless training control switched off	grammarly.com
2026-10-23	pupil facing	—	yes - students and staff (education plans)	grammarly.com
2026-10-23	key safety note	general policy; Education plan terms not separately confirmed	Institution admins can control which AI features are switched on and who has access (education page)	grammarly.com
2026-10-23	Staff rating	red	amber	grammarly.com
2026-10-23	Pupil rating	red	amber	grammarly.com

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Quick answers

Is Grammarly for Education (now Superhuman) safe for UK schools?: AI Prefect rates Grammarly for Education (now Superhuman) Amber for staff use (Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller; Doesn’t say where data is stored; No school DPA found; 5 of 6 key fields not stated) and Amber for pupil use (Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller; Doesn’t say where data is stored; No school DPA found; 5 of 6 key fields not stated; Minimum age not stated). This is based on the supplier's published documents, last checked 2026-10-23. It is not legal advice; complete your own DPIA.
Does Grammarly for Education (now Superhuman) train on our data?: According to the supplier's published documents: No on Grammarly for Education ("customer data and text are never sold or used to train models"); individual accounts: yes by default unless training control switched off.
Where is Grammarly for Education (now Superhuman) data stored?: Not stated in the supplier's published documents.
What age is Grammarly for Education (now Superhuman) for?: Not stated. The supplier does not publish a minimum age we could find.
Is there a safer alternative to Grammarly for Education (now Superhuman)?: We have not yet found a better-rated tool with the same main use. Our tool page lists what to look for instead.

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