Primary classroom seating plan
Start from a realistic primary layout instead of an empty grid. This template loads 16 pupils into a four-column arrangement you can drag into a new plan in seconds.
What's included
Already set up
- 16 pupils preloaded and arranged into four columns
- A rows layout that matches a typical primary classroom
- Drag-and-drop seats so you can move pupils instantly
- Quick shuffle for a fresh plan without retyping names
In the classroom
How to use it
- 1
Open the template and check the list against your class.
- 2
Drag pupils between seats to separate or pair specific children.
- 3
Add separations for pupils who should not sit together.
- 4
Shuffle again for a fresh plan, or print the current one.
Teaching notes
A seating plan is a behaviour tool, not just an admin task. Decide the purpose first — quiet working pairs, mixed attainment talk partners, or a front-row reset — then arrange for that, because a plan that is shuffled without a reason tends to be abandoned by week three.
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.
Primary classroom seating plan FAQ
Can I add or remove pupils?
Yes. Edit the names list in the sidebar and the grid updates straight away.
Can pupils be kept apart?
Yes. Add separations, one pair per line, and the planner avoids placing them together.
Can I print the finished plan?
Yes. The seating plan includes a print view suitable for a folder or supply teacher.