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Fresh data has shown the "profound effect" bullying has on the victim's ability to learn, their self-esteem and their future, according to a charity chief.
Liam Hackett, founder and chief executive officer of Ditch the Label, said:
Some 45% of young people have experienced bullying before they turn 18, with the majority mocked about their personal appearance, according to a report.
The Annual Bullying Survey found:
- A further 61% said they had been physically attacked.
- Some 30% went on to self-harm and 10% attempted suicide.
- More than 80% of the pupils who took part in the survey said bullying had knocked their self-esteem.
- A further 10% said they had been sexually assaulted while being bullied.
Children and young adults who are bullied are more likely to have their academic performance damaged and achieve lower grades at GCSE, according to research.
The Annual Bullying Survey, published by Brighton-based anti-bullying charity Ditch the Label, has highlighted a direct correlation between bullying and the negative impact it has on education.
Some 56% of bullied pupils said they felt the abuse they suffered had a detrimental impact on their education and those experiencing bullying were more likely to achieve a grade D or below at GCSE level.
Pupils achieving an A* or A grade in English were more likely to have never been bullied, with 41% claiming they had received the top marks.
More than 30 schools and colleges were involved in the study, which is based on the answers of 3,600 people aged 13 to 18.