Estimated performance band
Illustrative, non-official guide
Not a grade
A prompt for discussion and revision—not a prediction, mark or examiner decision.
Formative NEA & coursework feedback
Know what to improve before you submit your NEA.
NEA Compass helps UK students and teachers turn a draft into clearer next steps—with feedback shaped around the pathway you select.
Formative support only—not official marking, exam-board advice or a grade prediction. Always check the specification and version selected for your course.
Draft feedback overview
Illustrative
Selected pathway
Exam boardYour board
QualificationYour course
SubjectYour subject
ComponentYour NEA
Estimated band
Working towards secure
Rubric alignment
3 areas notedNext action
Add a short explanation of how your testing informed the final decision.
How it works
A calmer way to review a big piece of work.
From pathway to revision plan, every step is designed to make your next move easier to see.
01
Choose your pathway
Start with the board, qualification, subject and NEA or coursework component you are working on.
02
Add your work
Upload a draft or paste in the section you want to improve. You stay in charge of what you share.
03
Read the feedback
See rubric-aware formative prompts, where your evidence is clear, and where more detail may help.
04
Make a next-step plan
Turn the response into a practical revision list before your next teacher check-in or submission.
Coverage, carefully built
Feedback needs the right context.
NEA Compass is designed to filter feedback to the board, qualification, subject and component you choose—rather than giving a one-size-fits-all response.
Controlled coverage first
We are starting with configured specifications and expanding deliberately as each pathway is ready.
Exam board
Qualification
Subject
NEA / component
Not every board or subject is live yet. Before acting on feedback, check that the selected specification and version match the one your class is using.
Sample report
Less “what does that mean?” More “here’s what to do next.”
An illustrative report brings together the details that make formative feedback useful, without pretending to be an official outcome.
Rubric alignment
See which relevant objectives the draft appears to address and where the explanation could be clearer.
Missing evidence
Flags places where an example, justification or evaluation may still be needed.
Strengths + next actions
Keep what is working, then focus your energy on a short, realistic revision plan.
For teachers
Useful feedback. Teacher judgement stays central.
NEA Compass is built to support formative conversations, not replace them. Teachers can see the reasoning behind feedback and keep control of how it is used with learners.
A visible rationale
Feedback is tied back to the selected pathway and the evidence found in the draft.
A consistent formative lens
Prompts focus on reflection, missing evidence and practical improvements—not final decisions.
Room for professional judgement
Teachers set the context, guide the next conversation and remain in control of assessment.
FAQ
A few important things to know.
Is this official marking?
No. NEA Compass gives formative feedback to support reflection and revision. It does not mark work officially, make examiner decisions, or represent any exam board.
Which boards and subjects are supported?
Coverage rolls out specification by specification. We are starting with controlled pathways and will expand only as a board, qualification, subject and component have been configured.
Does it guarantee a grade?
No. Any estimated performance band is illustrative and non-official. Your final outcome depends on your submitted work and your school or centre’s assessment process.
How is work used?
Only share work you are comfortable providing. We are building the service with clear, limited handling of submitted work and will explain the relevant settings and terms before wider access opens.
Early access
Help shape a clearer way to revise.
Join the early access list for launch updates and the chance to try an emerging pathway. We’ll keep it useful and low-key.