This is a PDF containing scanned images of my GCSE English qualification certificate which I gained in the summer of 1989. It shows my Oral Communication score as being "grade 1"; the highest grade achievable in the GCSE English syllabus structure.

1. Associated Lancashire Schools Examining Board
Joint Matriculation Board of the Universities of Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield and Birmingham
North Regional Examinations Board
North West Regional Examinations Board
Yorkshire and Humberside Regional Examinations Board
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2. DEFINITION OF GRADES
The results of the GCSE examinations are reported on a 7-point scale of
grades: A, B, C, D, E, F and G. Candidates who fail to reach the minimum
standard for G receive no grade. A subject receiving no grade will not be
recorded on the certificate. Grades A. B and C maintain the standards of
the former GCE'O'level grades A, B and C and the former CSE Grade 1;
grades D, E,, F and G maintain the standards of the former CSE grades 2, 3,
4 and 5.
The assessment of Oral Communication is compulsory for all candidates
entered for GCSE English. It is separately assessed and the results are
reported on a 5-point numbered scale, with Grade 1 indicating the highest
level of attainment and Grade 5 the lowest level of attainment.
ORDER OF GRADES
Grades are shown in descending order of grade, the highcst grade
appearing at the top of the list. Subjects for which the same grade is
awarded are shcwn in alphabetical order.
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
This GCSE examination included an assessment of English Oral
Communication (see Definition of Grades above).
x'i This GCSE examination was designed for candidates aged 17
years and over.
xxx This GCSE examination was designed to meet the needs of
external candidates who were unable to meet the course work or
other requirements set out in the National Criteria.
CONDITIONS OF ISSUE
This certificate is and remains the property of the Northern Examining
Association at all times and is issued on the following conditions:
(a) any alteration to this certificate renders it invalid;
(b) this certificate must be delivered up to the Northern Examining
Association on request by the Association.