Exam hall seating plan
Setting out an exam hall is a job you want to do once. This template loads 30 candidates into a five-column arrangement so you can space, rearrange and print a formal seating plan.
What's included
Already set up
- 30 candidates preloaded into a five-column grid
- A rows layout suited to a hall or sports court
- Separation rules for candidates who must not sit together
- A printable output for invigilators and the exam board file
In the classroom
How to use it
- 1
Open the template and check the candidate list.
- 2
Set separations for any candidates who need spacing.
- 3
Shuffle to randomise the order, then print the plan.
- 4
Keep a copy for the invigilation folder.
Teaching notes
Randomised seating reduces the chance of prearranged plans and is simple to evidence to an invigilator. Print the plan with candidate names or numbers and pin a copy at the door, so late arrivals can find their seat without interrupting the start of the exam.
Optional
Want to keep your changes?
This template is free to use and edit. If you adapt it for your class and want it back next lesson — your names, your passage, your sounds — save it to your Free Classroom Tools Plus workspace and reopen it on any device.
Exam hall seating plan FAQ
Can I use candidate numbers instead of names?
Yes. Use the numbers instead of names in the list and the grid displays them exactly as entered.
Can I keep certain candidates apart?
Yes. Add the pairs under separations and the planner will avoid seating them together.
Is the seating random?
You choose. Shuffle for a random arrangement or place candidates by hand.