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Classroom seating chart template

A classroom seating chart puts every student in a deliberate place and lets cover staff learn names fast. This example seats a Year 8 science set of 28 in paired benches, colours the seats for SEN support, EAL and pupil premium, keeps two students apart for lab safety and records why each choice was made.

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Classroom seating chart example showing room plan with paired benches and the board, colour-coded seats for needs, reasons for key choices and a pre-lesson check
Everything in this example is editable. Replace the labels, move the shapes and adapt the layout to your work.

How to use this template

  1. Draw the room as it is

    Add the board, teacher desk, door, windows and any fixed benches first, so the plan matches what students see when they walk in.

  2. Place students with a reason

    Seat students with hearing or visual needs near the front, pair EAL students with strong readers and split pairs who distract each other.

  3. Record the why

    Write a line for each deliberate choice. It helps cover teachers and makes the plan easy to review after a few weeks.

Questions about this template

How do I move a pupil to a different seat?

Drag the name onto another desk, or edit the text on both desks to swap them. Recolour the desk if the pupil's needs change, using the seat colours key.

Do I need an account to use it?

No. Open the template and edit it in your browser. Your work saves on this device. An account is optional if you want to sync your workspace.

Can I export the finished diagram?

Yes. Use Export in the editor to save a PNG, SVG or PDF, or download an editable .epicdraw backup.

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