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Seating Plan Maker

Free drag-and-drop seating plan generator. Design your classroom layout, arrange desks and assign students instantly.

Why teachers use it

Use seating plan maker instantly in class

Design your classroom layout with a drag-and-drop seating plan maker. Arrange desks, drag student names into place and create a visual plan you can print, share with cover teachers or display on the board.

Popular classroom uses

  • Plan mixed-ability or boy-girl seating arrangements
  • Create cover lesson seating plans for supply teachers
  • Model classroom layouts for health and safety or fire drills

Where seating plan maker fits in your lessons

Seating Plan Maker is a free, no-login randomisers & classroom chaos tool you can use straight away in class. It works well for cold calling, fair student selection, group creation, and runs in any browser on your classroom display, laptop or a student device.

Great for

  • cold calling
  • fair student selection
  • group creation
  • lesson participation routines

Use it during

  • questioning routines
  • starter activities
  • group work setup
  • independent practice
  • plenary wrap-up

What teachers like about it

Built to be quick, clear and classroom-friendly so you can get on with teaching.

Picks fairly at random, so every student has an equal chance and you avoid choosing the same names.

It is quick to launch, so you can use seating plan maker the moment you need it in a lesson.

It works on classroom computers, laptops, tablets and phones without any installation.

Seating Plan Maker FAQ

Answers for teachers looking for a fast, reliable classroom-friendly version of this tool.

Can I save my seating plan?

Yes. You can take a screenshot or print the plan to keep a copy.

Does it support different desk arrangements?

Yes. You can arrange desks in rows, groups, horseshoes or any layout that matches your room.

Can I add student photos?

Currently it uses names only. Photos are not supported at this time.

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