How do I check what GCSE exam and the results from 17 years ago?

Question

I have recently been unfortunate enough to lose my job and I am now looking for alternative employment.

My problem is that in the 17 years since I have left school I have done a lot of moving around and have lost any documentry evidence of my qualifications, and can not remember what I took or what grades I got.

I have only ever done unskilled work so I have never needed to use them anyway.

I am now going for jobs that I know I can do and are a little more demanding when it comes to putting down qualifications.

I do not want to lie on my application / CV!

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

First of all you need to contact your school to find out who your examining board was as they differ from area to area

Then you can contact them via a website to apply for copies of your certificates

copies cost £30

If your school isn't helpful call OCR

www.ocr.org.uk

They should be able to tell you who your examining board was for your area

Answer 2

Much as the previous answer. There used to be quite a few exam boards but they amalgamated to just a small number now so other boards to try would be

AQA         www.aqa.org.uk

Edexcel   www.edexcel.org.uk