Excerpts from John Lennon’s report card, Quarry Bank School, Liverpool, England, 1955-56 (age 15), on display at Rock and Rock Hall of Fame, Cleveland, Ohio

English: He is an intelligent boy who could do very well. 

French: A disappointing result. He is so fond of obtaining a cheap laugh in class that he has little time for serious concentration.  

Mathematics: Poor. He never makes any really sensible effort. 

Art: Very satisfactory. 

Religious instruction: His work has been of a low standard. 

Headmaster's end-of-year comment: He has too many of the wrong ambitions and his energy is too often misplaced.

Provided through the Marshall Memo #450