GCSE Results Day Freebies 2026: How To Get Free Stuff

Getting your GCSE or IGCSE results on Thursday 20th August 2026? From free food to restaurant discounts, plenty of UK brands are offering results day deals to help you celebrate.

We’ve rounded up the best GCSE results day freebies for 2026, including what you can claim and what you’ll need to take with you.

Key Takeaways

• Pick up Results Day freebies and deals from Nando's, Zizzi, Bird & Blend, PizzaExpress and more.

• Some offers are completely free, while others require a minimum spend or purchase.

• Most deals are available on Thursday 20th August 2026 and require proof of your results.

• Check the terms before you go, as some offers require a voucher, student ID or advance sign-up.

Can I Get GCSE Results Day Freebies with IGCSE Results?

Most UK students receiving IGCSE results on Thursday 20th August 2026, including Pearson Edexcel and OxfordAQA International GCSE students, may also be able to claim GCSE results day offers.

Cambridge IGCSE results are released earlier, on Tuesday 18th August 2026, so these students may miss out on deals that are only available on GCSE Results Day.

Always check the terms of each offer before you visit, as eligibility can vary.

Food and Restaurant Deals: Where To Get Free Food on GCSE Results Day

From completely free food to discounts and deals with a minimum spend, here are the best GCSE Results Day offers confirmed for 2026.

Nando's

Fancy a celebratory Nando’s after collecting your results? Of course you do! Spend £7 or more on GCSE Results Day, and you can claim a free ¼ chicken or starter. 

Just show your GCSE results and student ID at the till when ordering to eat in or Walk-in Collect, then tuck in and enjoy! Check the full details on Nando’s website (opens in a new tab).

Zizzi

Early birds get the pizza at Zizzi! The first 30 students through the doors at each branch of Zizzi on GCSE Results Day can claim a free Classic Pizza when they buy a soft drink and show their results.

Miss the first 30? You can still get 50% off a Classic Pizza until 5pm, so you won’t go hungry.

Bird & Blend

Not every results day freebie involves buying something first. Show your GCSE results at Bird & Blend on 20th August, and you can pick up a free Iced Superstar Matcha, with no purchase required. The offer is available at all stores except Edinburgh and Glasgow.

And teachers, take note: this one's for you too! Take your school ID along, and Bird & Blend will give you a free matcha as a thank you for all your hard work.

PizzaExpress

How much pizza can you eat in 90 minutes? For £12.50 per person, PizzaExpress is offering bottomless Classic pizza and Dough Balls until 5pm on GCSE Results Day. 

My nephew made the most of this offer last year, and PizzaExpress has obviously recovered enough to do it all again for 2026!

Even better, only one student at your table needs to show their 2026 results for everyone to join in.

TGI Fridays

No purchase needed for this one. If you’re 16 or over, show your 2026 GCSE results at a participating TGI Fridays, and you can pick up a free dirty soda while stocks last.

With fewer TGI Fridays restaurants around these days, check where your nearest branch is before heading out.

Frankie & Benny’s

Sign up online (opens in a new tab) for a voucher, then take along your results and head to Frankie & Benny’s for a free starter and dessert when you order a main meal.

Even better, friends and family can get the same deal, so you can celebrate together with the people who helped you through your exams without blowing the budget.

Las Iguanas

Turn results day into a fiesta at Las Iguanas! Sign up for a voucher (opens in a new tab), show your GCSE results and enjoy a free starter and dessert when you order an adult main meal.

Celebrating with friends or family? Even better. The offer extends to everyone at your table, up to six people, so you can all join in.

Showcase Cinemas

Fancy swinging through New York with Spider-Man or embarking on an epic Odyssey? Showcase will throw in a free small ICEE when you show your GCSE results and a valid cinema ticket for the same day.

Pick your film, choose your ICEE flavour and settle in. Exams are officially over!

Giggling Squid

Too much going on to celebrate on Results Day itself? Giggling Squid gives you the whole weekend. Buy a main dish between 20th and 23rd August and show your GCSE results to get a free portion of Sticky Chicken.

That’s four days to round up your favourite people and find time for a proper Results Day meal.

Rosa’s Thai

A whole Pad Thai for the price of a bubble tea is hard to argue with. Get your code from the Rosa’s Thai website (opens in a new tab), then show it along with your GCSE results when you order.

Choose your favourite Pad Thai, pick a bubble tea and you’ve got your results day meal sorted.

Bella Italia

Fancy celebrating with some Italian food? Sign up for your voucher (opens in a new tab), take your results along, and you can enjoy a free starter and dessert when you order an adult main meal.

Better still, the offer extends to everyone at your table, so friends and family can celebrate with you too.

Wildwood

Wildwood is serving up a generous results day deal. Order a main meal at Wildwood and you can choose a free starter or dessert, plus a Coke Zero.

Just show your GCSE results and student ID when you order, then raise your free Coke to toast your results!

Banana Tree

Banana Tree is offering a generous results day deal, with a free starter and dessert when you order an adult main meal.

You’ll need to sign up for a voucher (opens in a new tab) in advance and show your GCSE results when you order, so get that sorted before you head out.

Bill’s

Whatever’s on your results slip, there’s always room for dessert! Head to Bill’s with your GCSE results and enjoy a free dessert when you order a main meal.

Grab your friends or family and celebrate over something sweet. You’ve definitely earned it!

dim t

If dim sum, noodles or curry sound like your kind of results day celebration, dim t has you covered. Order a main meal and you can choose a free starter or dessert, with a Coke Zero thrown in too.

Just show your results slip and student ID when you order to claim your free treats.

How to Claim Your GCSE Results Day Freebies

A little preparation can help you avoid missing out on your favourite results day deals:

• Take your results and student ID: Most offers require proof of your 2026 results, while some also ask for student ID or proof of age.

• Sign up in advance: Check whether you need to download an app, register for a voucher or get a code before you arrive.

• Check the offer details: Look for minimum spends, participating restaurants, time limits and other conditions before making plans.

• Get there early: Some freebies are limited by availability. Zizzi, for example, only gives its free pizza to the first 30 eligible students at each restaurant.

• Check social media: Results day offers can be announced or updated close to the day, so check the restaurant's website or social accounts before you set off.

• Check the date: Some 2026 offers are only available on A Level Results Day, so make sure the deal you're planning to claim is also running on Thursday 20th August.

And remember, Results Day isn’t your only chance to save. Many restaurants and brands offer student discounts throughout the year, so check what’s available before you pay full price.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get Results Day freebies if I didn’t pass?

Yes. Results Day offers aren’t usually dependent on the grades you receive. You’ll normally just need to show proof of your 2026 results and meet the conditions of the individual offer.

If your results weren’t what you hoped for, our guide to GCSE resits explains your options and what to do next.

Do I need my results slip to get free stuff?

Most Results Day offers require proof of your 2026 results, but this doesn’t always have to be a paper results slip. Some restaurants accept digital results or a results email instead.

You may also need student ID or proof of age, so check the individual offer before you head out.

Are GCSE Results Day offers available outside the UK?

The offers in this guide are for participating locations in the UK, although availability varies between brands. Some deals are limited to particular countries or locations, so always check the terms before making plans.

If you’re collecting IGCSE results outside the UK, check with restaurants and brands in your country to see whether they’re running their own Results Day promotions.

What Comes Next After Results Day?

If your GCSE or IGCSE results are worth celebrating, enjoy every minute. If you’re already thinking about resits or what comes next, Save My Exams is here when you’re ready.

And while we’re talking about freebies, why not try Save My Exams for free?

For now, enjoy Results Day and celebrate how far you’ve come.

References

• Student Results Day Offers | Nando’s (opens in a new tab)

• Results Day 2026 | Zizzi (opens in a new tab)

• Results Day Offer | Bird & Blend | Instagram (opens in a new tab)

• Results Day Bottomless Pizza | Pizza Express (opens in a new tab)

• Terms | TGI Fridays UK (opens in a new tab)

• Results Day Offers 2026 | Frankie & Benny’s (opens in a new tab)

• Results Day Offers 2026 | Las Iguanas (opens in a new tab)

• Results Day Offer | Showcase Cinemas (opens in a new tab)

• Terms & Conditions | Giggling Squid (opens in a new tab)

• Results Day Offers 2026 | Rosa's Thai (opens in a new tab)

• Results Day Offers 2026 | Bella Italia (opens in a new tab)

• Results Day Deal 2026 | Wildwood (opens in a new tab)

• Results Day Offers 2026 | Banana Tree (opens in a new tab)

• Results Day Offers 2026 | Bill's Restaurants (opens in a new tab)

• Results Day Deal 2026 | dim t (opens in a new tab)