Is this group generator free?

Yes, it is completely free to use and does not require any sign-up or account creation. Just open the page and start creating groups immediately.

Can I create mixed-ability groups?

Yes. You can assign each student a skill level (Low, Medium, or High) and the app will try to spread skill levels evenly across all groups, creating well-balanced, mixed-ability teams.

Can I keep certain students apart?

Yes. Before generating, you can add keep-apart rules to specify students who should not be placed in the same group.

Can I use this for PE teams or classroom tables?

Absolutely. This tool works for classroom groups, PE teams, table groups, project groups, stations, and any other activity that requires balanced student grouping.

Does the student group maker save my list?

Yes. Your student list and settings are automatically saved in your browser's local storage. Next time you visit, everything will be right where you left it. No account needed.

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GroupMixes – Free Balanced Group Generator for Teachers

GroupMixes is a free online classroom group generator for teachers in the UK, US, Australia, and Canada. Create balanced, fair student groups in seconds. Paste your class list, assign skill levels, set keep-together or keep-apart rules, and generate mixed-ability groups instantly. No sign-up required, no account needed. Works on any device.

Free Classroom Group Generator – No Sign-Up Required

GroupMixes is the easiest way to split a class into groups online. It works for primary school teachers (KS1, KS2, Year 1–6), secondary school teachers (KS3, KS4, GCSE, Year 7–13), college and university instructors, PE teachers, and substitute teachers. The smart balancing algorithm distributes students evenly using skill levels (Low, Medium, High), helping you create truly mixed-ability groups without bias.

How to Split Students into Groups Online

Type or paste your student names. Optionally tag each student as Low, Medium, or High ability. Choose the number of groups or target group size. Add keep-together rules (e.g. a student with a teaching assistant) or keep-apart rules (students who distract each other). Click Generate Groups. Drag and drop to fine-tune. Copy to clipboard, print, or download as CSV.

Why Teachers Use GroupMixes

Manual grouping takes 10–15 minutes and can reflect unconscious bias. GroupMixes reduces that to under 60 seconds. Used by primary school teachers, secondary school teachers, PGCE trainees, supply teachers, and university lecturers across the UK, United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Ireland. Trusted for classroom group work, project teams, PE squads, reading groups, maths sets, science labs, drama activities, and PSHE lessons.

Features of the Group Generator

Balanced mixed-ability group generation using snake-draft algorithm
Random team generator and random name picker for PE and classroom activities
Keep-apart and keep-together rules for differentiated needs
Drag-and-drop group editing after generation
Copy, print, or export groups to CSV
Auto-saves your class list in the browser – no account needed
Works on phone, tablet, Chromebook, laptop, and interactive whiteboard
Free to use – no subscription, no watermark, no sign-up
Seating chart and table group support
Supports up to 100 students per class

Subject and Activity Use Cases

Group generator for English lessons, group maker for maths, science lab group randomizer, history project team maker, PE team generator for sports day, drama group splitter, PSHE discussion group tool, ICT and computing group maker, DT project team randomizer, art group activity tool, MFL (modern foreign languages) group generator, STEM group maker, reading circle generator, jigsaw activity group tool, think-pair-share group maker.

Group Generator Tools

Group Generator for Teachers – Create balanced classroom groups from a student list. Best for mixed-ability grouping and differentiated activities.
Random Team Generator – Generate random fair teams instantly. Great for PE, sports days, and quick classroom activities.
Mixed Ability Group Generator – Distribute students by KS level and attainment evenly across groups.
Classroom Group Maker – Arrange students into table groups, project teams, or seating plans.

Teaching Resources and Blog

How to Create Balanced Classroom Groups – Step-by-step guide for KS1, KS2 and secondary teachers.
Student Grouping Strategies for Teachers – Mixed ability, ability, random and interest-based grouping explained.
Mixed Ability Grouping Strategies – Evidence-based approaches with EEF research.
Why Teachers Love Random Group Generators – When to use randomness and when to use balanced allocation.
Cooperative Learning Group Activities – Jigsaw, numbered heads, and think-pair-share activities.
Classroom Seating Arrangements: A Complete Guide – Rows, clusters, U-shape and rotating layouts.
PE Team Generator Tips for Sports Days – Fair team creation for PE lessons and sports day tournaments.