Arguably more stressful than sitting your GCSE exams is waiting for your results, but now the day is here and while there's no doubt today will be packed with emotions – both good and bad, depending on what you're hoping for – there is a guaranteed positive that comes with GCSE Results Day: freebies and discounts.
Yep, every year, brands like Nando's and Pizza Express offer up a host of goodies at little to no cost for those who have just opened their GCSE results. So, whether you're celebrating getting a great result in that exam you were worried about, or landed a spot at your dream college, or if you need a mood-boosting pick-me-up, here are all the freebies and discounts you can get on GCSE Results Day 2026, plus how to claim them...
Before we get into that, here's your reminder that GCSE results aren't the be-all-and-end-all, even though it feels that way right now. If you're disappointed with your scores, don't be too hard on yourself. Be sure to take some time to process your feelings, but rest assured that not everyone's path looks exactly the same, and everything will work out eventually.
Best GCSE Result Day freebies
- Ask Italian - A free main meal
- Slim Chickens - 3 free chicken tenders
- Banana Tree - Free starter and dessert
- Rosa's Thai - Free Pad Thai
- Bird and Blend Tea. Co - A free iced Superstar Matcha
- Zizzi's - A free Classic Pizza
All the GCSE Results Day 2026 freebies
You've put the work in... now, enjoy the rewards. But don't forget to bring a valid 2026 exam results letter and your student ID (if you have one) to claim these freebies!
Ask Italian
What you can get: A free main meal
How to get it: Take your official results slip into your local ASK Italian... and your mum, dad, or guardian will be put on the spot with an exam-style question. If they get it correct, your main meal is on the house. If they get it wrong? Well, they can still celebrate with you with a complimentary glass of fizz (or a non-alcoholic alternative) – but they'll have to pick up the bill.
Banana Tree
What you can get: A free starter and dessert
How to get it: Sign up and get a unique code via the Banana Tree website, order an adult's main meal, and show your exam results to enjoy a free starter and dessert.
Full details here.
Bella Italia
What you can get: A starter and dessert on the house
How to get it: Sign up via the Bella Italia website to get a unique code, order a main meal on site and show your exam results, then enjoy a free starter and dessert.
Full details here.
Bill's
What you can get: A free dessert
How to get it: Purchase a main and show your exam results to enjoy a free dessert at the end of your meal!
Full details here.
Bird & Blend Tea Co
What you can get: A free iced Superstar Matcha (worth £5.25)
How to get it: Head to any one of the brand's 32 branches between 11:00 am and 5:00 pm. You'll also need to bring your exam results letter and a valid student ID.
Blend Family
What you can get: A free cocktail or mocktail
How to get it: Be one of the first 50 students at your chosen venue*, and show your 2026 exam results digitally or on paper. You'll also need to mention the offer to your server when ordering at the bar. Not one of the first 50 through the doors? All good. Sign up via your chosen venue's app to receive a £5 reward voucher when you spend £17.
*Participating venues: Alfred Works, Birmingham; Kargo MKT, Manchester; Cutlery Works & Cambridge Street Collective, Sheffield; Tower Bridge Collective, London.
Byron Burger
What you can get: Buy one burger, and get one free
How to get it: Head to your fave Byron Burger branch, show your results letter and choose from the Double Smash, Chicken Ranch, Signature Smokey, or V-Rex burger.
Frankie & Benny's
What you can get: A complimentary starter and dessert
How to get it: Sign up via the Frankie & Benny's website to get a unique code, order an adult's main meal on site and show your exam results, then enjoy a free starter and dessert.
Full details here.
La Maritxu
What you can get: A free slice of the brand's signature Classic Basque Cheesecake
How to get it: Be one of the first 50 students to present their results letter at one of La Maritxu's four venues.
Las Iguanas
What you can get: A free starter and dessert
How to get it: Sign up via the Las Iguanas website to get a unique code, order a main meal on site and show your exam results, then enjoy a complimentary starter and dessert.
Full details here.
Mamasons Dirty Ice Cream
What you can get: An extra scoop of ice cream for free
How to get it: Head to either the Chinatown, Westfield, or Kentish Town branch of Mamasons Dirty Ice Cream, purchase of a single scoop of ice cream and present your results.
Nando's
What you can get: A free 1/4 chicken or starter
How to get it: Spend £7 or more at the till (whether you're eating in or simply collecting) and show your student ID and exam results.
Full details here.
Pizza Express
What you can get: Bottomless pizza (including unlimited dough balls on the side) for 90-minutes, costing just £12.50pp
How to get it: Head to your local Pizza Express from opening til 5pm on Results Day. At least one student will need to present a valid 2026 results letter to unlock bottomless pizza for everyone dining at the table.
Full details here.
Rosa's Thai
What you can get: A free Pad Thai
How to get it: Be one of the first 100 students at your chosen restaurant (there are 42 participating venues to choose from), order a bubble tea, and show your exam results letter. You'll also need to sign up beforehand, which you can do via the Rosa's Thai website.
Showcase Cinemas
What you can get: A free small ICEE slushie
How to get it: Simply head to the cinema and show your results slip.
TGI Fridays
What you can get: A complimentary dirty soda (while stocks last)
How to get it: Head to your local TGI Fridays during opening hours and show evidence of your exam results or graduation certificate.
Full details here.
Wingstop
What you can get: 15% off your order
How to get it: Head to any participating Wingstop and show your results.
Itsu
What you can get: Free chicken or vegetable gyoza, served with dipping sauce
How to get it: Head to any participating Itsu and show your 2026 results, alongside proof of your name.
Slim Chickens
What you can get: 3 free chicken tenders
How to get it: Head to the Slim Chickens website, and redeem your unique code. Then head to your local Slim Chickens, and show your results and unique QR code to get your three tenders.
Twin Tacos
What you can get: One free OG soft shell taco, with a filling of your choice
How to get it: Head to your local Twin Tacos (Brixton Village, Notting Hill, or Kilburn) and present proof you sat your exam.
Wildwood
What you can get: A free starter or dessert, plus a Coke Zero
How to get it: Enjoy a complimentary starter or dessert, plus a free Coke Zero, when you purchase any main course from Wildwood's Alla Carta or Special menu. You'll also need to show your server your results slip (digital or physical) and a valid student ID, plus mention the promotion.
Full details here.
Zizzi's
What you can get: A free Classic Pizza (including the Classic Margherita, Classic Pepperoni Campagna, Classic Pollo & Pesto Fresca, Classic Pinoli, Vegan Margherita, plus non-gluten alternatives)
How to get it: Be one of the first 30 students through the doors, show your exam results letter, and order a soft drink. Missed out? No worries! Students can enjoy 50% off a Classic Pizza until 5pm on Results Day when you purchase a soft drink.
Full details here.
Now, all that's left to do is decide which freebie you're gonna go for... or, perhaps, plan your day to get as many as possible!
