Exam Chairs

This collection of exam chairs are designed with durability and practicality in mind to make them the most suitable for exam halls, classrooms, and multipurpose learning environments. 

We also offer a range of exam tables, which are a perfect match to our exam chairs. Need help deciding what is the best solution for your exam environment?

Get in touch with our expert team today via our online contact form.

Exam chairs for exam halls and multi-purpose spaces


Whether you're setting up a sports hall for two weeks or reconfiguring classrooms for assessments, our exam chairs are built to move easily between spaces without losing durability. Non-marking feet help prevent damage to sports hall or classroom flooring — something often overlooked during busy exam periods.

One-piece vs stacking exam chairs

Some colleges and universities prefer one-piece exam chairs, made from tough moulded plastic. They're almost impossible to break, have no moving parts for students to fidget with during a test, and stack high when you need to clear the floor quickly. They're also a smart year-round investment if you plan to use them in classrooms outside of exam season.

Stacking chairs with metal frames are a popular alternative, particularly for schools that need to manage space between sittings or once exams finish. Robust seat materials and metal frames stand up to repeated use year after year, and stacking chairs often outlast folding designs simply because they have fewer moving parts.

Technical standards and student safety

Safety is a big deal when you are buying hundreds of chairs. All our exam seating meets the BS EN 1729 standards. This is a British and European rule that makes sure school furniture is the right height and strength for students. It also checks that the chairs are stable so they won't tip over if a student leans back.

Our chairs are made of materials like high impact polypropylene and tubular steel. This makes the chairs "student proof" because there are no small parts to pick at or break. The frames are also fire retardant which is a requirement for uk school halls. When you buy from us you know you are meeting all the safety and health rules that schools have to follow.

Folding exam chairs for easy storage

Most schools have to use their sports hall for exams and then use it for pe the next day. This is a logistical nightmare for site teams who have to clear the room in thirty minutes. This is why folding exam chairs are our most popular choice. They are very easy to store and light enough to carry in pairs.

You can set up hundreds of these in a short amount of time. They fold down flat so you can fit them into a small cupboard or onto a trolley. The frames are made of steel so they can handle being moved around a lot without the joints getting loose.They are built to last through many years of heavy use during exam seasons.

Why schools and colleges choose Chequered Fox for exam seating

Chequered Fox has been supporting early years settings, schools and offices across the UK for more than 25 years, and exam furniture is very much part of that story. We focus on tried-and-tested education brands and pair them with a practical, consultative approach, so you get exam chairs and exam tables that look good on paper and stand up to the reality of busy exam seasons.

Because our range is built around the education sector, you’re not trying to adapt generic event seating for exam use. Instead, you’re choosing exam chairs that have been designed and selected with schools, colleges and universities in mind. We can help you decide when folding exam chairs are the right answer, where stacking exam chairs will be more flexible and how one-piece school exam chairs might fit into a broader classroom furniture plan. If you’d like a bit of support with layout ideas, storage planning or working out sensible quantities, we’re happy to talk that through with you as well.

Exam chair pricing and lowest UK prices

We understand that budgets are a big worry for schools right now. That is why we offer the lowest prices online in the uk for these products. If you would like to buy in bulk, we can send you a quote quickly so you can show it to your finance team for approval. On top of this we deliver all over the uk and we make sure the chairs arrive when you need them.

Ready to plan your next exam season?

If you’re reviewing your exam furniture, it makes sense to look at exam chairs, exam tables and trolleys together so everything works as one coherent system, rather than as a set of disconnected purchases. You can explore our full exam chairs collection on the Chequered Fox website, compare folding exam chairs, stacking exam chairs and one-piece designs, and see which styles fit your budget, your storage and your exam spaces.

When you’re ready to chat, you can get in touch with the Chequered Fox team on 0800 677 1214 or via our online contact form. Whether you’re buying thirty exam chairs for a single classroom or planning a full exam hall fit-out for several hundred candidates, as a school furniture supplier we’re here to help you create a calm, efficient and fair exam environment for your students.

Exam Chairs FAQ's

Do exam chairs need to be fire retardant?

Yes — fire-retardant frames are a requirement for UK school exam halls. All the exam chairs in our range meet this standard, so they're suitable for use in halls, sports halls and other communal exam spaces.

One-piece or folding exam chairs — which is better?

One-piece chairs are virtually indestructible, have no moving parts to fidget with, and work well as a year-round classroom chair outside of exam season. Folding or stacking chairs with metal frames are often preferred where storage space is tight, since they can be stacked and moved quickly between sittings.

What size exam chairs do I need for secondary school students?

Most secondary schools and colleges use standard adult-height exam chairs, but it's worth checking seat height against your exam tables to ensure a comfortable fit — particularly if the same hall is used across different year groups or age ranges.

Should exam chairs and exam tables be bought together?

Buying exam chairs and tables as a matching set ensures consistent sizing and finish across the whole hall, which matters both for a professional appearance and for ensuring equal conditions for every student. We can advise on the best combination for your space.