Graham Bone – Senior Deputy Head of Exeter School

A head and shoulders image of the Acting Head of Exeter School for 2025-2026 academic year who is smiling in a blue suit with flowery tie

Graham studied at the University of Exeter where he graduated with a BSc(Ed) in Physics with Education and QTS in 2000. He began his teaching career at Colyton Grammar School where he was also a head of house. Graham assumed Acting Head duties for 2025–26. This followed Louise Simpson’s departure and preceded Dr Adrian Rainbow’s September 2026 start. Previously, he was Deputy Head, head of physics, and Director of Science, also coordinating new staff induction and PGCE.

Graham is an ISI inspector and sat on the National Council, and the Education Committee for the Institute of Physics. This led to him presenting at, and leading several educational conferences. In addition, Graham is a published author having written several science textbooks at both GCSE and A Level.

With an active interest in sport and outdoor education, Graham is a qualified Duke Of Edinburgh assessor and previously served as an RAF Officer in the CCF for over a decade having been an Air Cadet himself when younger.