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 schools and colleges with bulk savings

Exams might only take up a few weeks of the academic calendar, but they’re a huge logistical job behind the scenes. Once you factor in multiple year groups, different subjects, access arrangements and re-sits, most schools, colleges and universities quickly realise they need a reliable bank of exam furniture they can depend on – especially exam chairs that are comfortable, safe and easy to move.

At Chequered Fox, we work with education settings across the UK to take some of the stress out of exam season. Our range of exam chairs is chosen specifically for exam halls, sports halls, classrooms and multi-purpose spaces, so you can set up quickly, run calm, organised exam days and then pack everything away again without it turning into a major operation.

Why exam chairs matter more than “just a few weeks a year”

It’s easy to think that any old chair will do for a two or three hour exam. In reality, the right chairs make a noticeable difference to the whole experience. Students may be sitting in silence for a long stretch of time, so a supportive seat and backrest helps them stay focused on the paper in front of them instead of on an aching back or fidgety legs. Research shows that when students are uncomfortable they fidget more and lose concentration. Our chairs are designed with a contoured back to stop this from happening. Consistent, well-chosen exam seating across the hall also supports a sense of fairness; everyone has the same type of chair, set out with the same spacing, whether it’s GCSEs, A levels or university finals.

The overall look of the room matters more than people sometimes admit. Matching, well-kept exam hall chairs and exam desks immediately make the space feel organised and professional, which can calm nerves slightly and reduce background chatter. On a very practical note, decent chairs are also less likely to wobble, squeak or collapse at the wrong moment, something invigilators notice straightaway even if students don’t. Our chairs have high quality feet that don’t mark your floors or make a loud scraping sound when they move to prevent further distractions.

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.

One piece and heavy duty exam chairs

Some colleges and universities prefer chairs that are one solid piece. These are great because they are almost impossible to break. They are made from tough plastic and you can stack them high when you need to clear the floor. Since they don’t have moving parts there is nothing for students to fiddle with during the test.

These chairs are very stable and feel solid on the floor. They are a good choice if you want furniture that can be used in classrooms during the rest of the year. We have different styles to fit your budget and your storage space. Stacking chairs often last longer than folding ones because they are so simple. If you have a dedicated exam room that doesn’t need to be cleared every day these are a very smart investment.

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.