A-Level results 2025 freebies including Nando's, Pizza Express and Zizzi
Thousands of students will be eagerly picking up their A-Level results this week (Thursday, August 14).
But whether it's good or bad news, there are plenty of freebies that you can claim just by showing your results paper and your student ID. The majority of these deals are only available if you're dining in or collecting food to takeaway.
They won't work with third party delivery firms. Make sure you ask your favourite restaurant if they're still running their A-Level results deal before you put your order in. It comes after a high street chain launches 70% off closing down sales as 25 shops set to shut.
A-Level and AS results are out for pupils in England, Wales and Northern Ireland on August 14, while GCSE results will be released on August 21.
Last year, 27.8% of UK A-Level entries were awarded an A or A* grade, up from 27.2% in 2023. Scotland has a different qualification system and students received their results on Tuesday last week.
Thousands of pupils will also receive results for vocational technical qualifications (VTQs) this month. Results for VTQs at Level 3 taken alongside or instead of A-Levels, such as BTecs, will be released to students on or before August 14.
Results for many Level 2 VTQs are expected on or before August 21.
Nando's
Get a 1/4 chicken or starter at Nando's when you spend £7 or more.
Frankie & Benny's
Each Frankie & Benny's restaurant is giving away 50 free margherita or pepperoni pizzas on A-Level results day when you buy a large soft drink.
Las Iguanas
Get a free portion of churros at Las Iguanas on A-Level results day.
Bella Italia
Bella Italia is giving students a free starter and dessert when they purchase any main.
Bill's
Get one free dessert when you order any main at Bill's this A-Level results day.
Bird & Blend
Claim a free matcha latte with your choice of over 20 flavours at your local Bird & Blend shop.
Byron Burgers
You can get one free burger from the Proper Burger menu when you show your A-Level results.
Côte Brasserie
Get a free dessert and £10 voucher at Côte Brasserie this A-Level results day. If you passed a French exam, you can also get a free Steak Frites or Vegan Burger.
Pizza Express
Pizza Express fans can get free dough balls with any main meal this A-Level results day.
Zizzi
Zizzi is giving away various freebies when you show your results, which can include free Mozzarella and Garlic Bombes, starters, desserts, drinks, or a meal worth up to £150.
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