New research, released for Anti-Bullying Week (10-14 November 2025), reveals the vast majority of young people experience bullying in school.
The survey, commissioned by The Diana Award and Kooth, found two out of three young people (66%) have experienced bullying in school.
Nearly half (45%) of young people surveyed said they experience bullying on social media.
The Survation study, which surveyed over 1,000 11-18 year olds, demonstrated the significant mental health impact on young people with over half (51%) saying it makes them feel angry, 43% feeling depressed and a quarter (25%) feeling hopeless and unable to escape.
The survey also revealed 52% of young people would speak to a friend and 40% would talk to a teacher if they were experiencing bullying, demonstrating the importance of creating a school culture where young people feel heard, protected and cared for.
The Diana Award’s youth-led Anti-Bullying Ambassadors programme works in schools across the UK antibullyingpro.com
Dr Hannah Wilson, Head of Clinical Governance, Kooth:
“Bullying can be life changing for students who can struggle with self-worth and confidence. Sadly, at Kooth we see issues of self-harm, anxiety and depression among many young people who have been – or who are still being – bullied. We would encourage young people to find help by telling a trusted adult or using a service like Kooth.”
Alex Holmes OBE, Deputy CEO of The Diana Award:
“At least one child in every classroom experiences bullying every day and we know it regularly continues online via social media platforms and messaging. We’re calling on the government to support our programme in schools which transforms outcomes for young people. We want young people to feel empowered to speak out about bullying and get the support they need.”
See more on Kooth's anti-bullying campaign here