The statistics were due to be revealed at a ChildLine conference on 25 March. Research was commissioned by the Thomas Coram Research Unit and funded by the Department for Education and Skills.
Almost 1,000 children were consulted to find out what action they believe ought to be taken in schools to tackle bullying, enabling ChildLine to come up with recommendations. Nearly 60 per cent of secondary school pupils said they would like to be involved in anti-bullying initiatives.
Carole Easton, chief executive of ChildLine, said: "Bullying often leaves children feeling too frightened to go to school and has long-term effects on their mental health and self-esteem."
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