Otto-Hahn-Schule

What Otto-Hahn-Schule does

Otto-Hahn-Schule (operating as Otto Hahn Realschule) is a public secondary school (Realschule) located at Uhlandstraße 16, 32051 Herford, in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The school is operated under the German public school system as a state entity and serves approximately 500 students across grades 5 through 10 (Klassenstufe 5–10). Its pedagogical approach centers on individual support (Fördern & Fordern), inclusive learning (Gemeinsames Lernen), a structured career orientation program (Berufsorientierung) including the kAoA standard, student internships (Schülerbetriebspraktikum), and career fairs (Berufswahlmessen), as well as digital learning infrastructure, full-day programs (Ganztag), and extracurricular activities. Administrative and communication functions are supported through a school website (ohsherford.de), the Sdui communication platform, and Matomo web analytics, with GDPR/DS-GVO compliance overseen by a district-level data protection officer.

The school is led by Schulleiter Karsten Heumann (in role since 2012) and Stellvertretende Schulleiterin Sonja Balsmeyer (in role since 2013), supported by a teaching staff of approximately 37 employees. Outputs include standard German secondary qualifications (Hauptschulabschluss, Realschulabschluss, and preparation for the gymnasiale Oberstufe); the 2026 graduating class achieved a 90% certification rate with 35% qualifying for upper secondary education. The institution operates within a single geographic market (Herford) with a direct enrollment process and no commercial product or pricing model. There is no parent company, private equity, or venture capital involvement; funding flows through the public education budget.

Name

Otto-Hahn-Schule

Legal name

Otto-Hahn-Schule

Website

https://ohsherford.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Otto-Hahn-Schule is a public Realschule in Herford, Germany, serving approximately 500 students in grades 5–10 under the North Rhine-Westphalia state education system. It delivers secondary qualifications, career orientation programs, and digital learning, funded through public education budgets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Public school services
• Career orientation programs
• Inclusive learning support
• Digital classroom learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Herford

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

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Core offering

Otto-Hahn-Schule is a public Realschule (secondary school) in Herford, Germany, delivering secondary education to approximately 500 students in grades 5-10. The school provides classroom instruction, career orientation programs (internships, career fairs, kAoA), digital learning, inclusive education (Gemeinsames Lernen), full-day programs (Ganztag), extracurricular activities (AG), and project weeks. Pathways lead to Hauptschulabschluss, Realschulabschluss, or qualification for gymnasiale Oberstufe.

Product overview

Otto-Hahn-Schule is a German Realschule (secondary school) located in Herford, Germany. The school serves approximately 500 students and provides educational services including digital learning programs, career orientation, and various student support services. The institution operates a traditional school website for administrative communication, information sharing, and parent/student engagement. No commercial products or services are offered.

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Products and services

• Secondary Education Program (Realschule, Grades 5-10) Core full-time secondary school program covering grades 5 through 10 (Klassenstufe 5-10), preparing approximately 500 students for Hauptschulabschluss, Realschulabschluss, and qualification for gymnasiale Oberstufe. Delivered by 37 staff to local Herford students.
• Career Orientation Program (Berufsorientierung) Structured career preparation program for students including student internships (Schülerbetriebspraktikum), career fairs (Berufswahlmessen), the kAoA (Kein Abschluss ohne Anschluss) standard, and the Verantwortungsprojekt, supporting transitions to vocational training or higher education.
• Full-Day Program and Extracurricular Activities (Ganztag & AG) All-day supervision and after-school activity clubs (Arbeitsgemeinschaften) for enrolled students, providing extended care, project weeks, and enrichment programming beyond regular classroom hours.
• Inclusive Learning Program (Gemeinsames Lernen) Inclusive education offering within the Fördern & Fordern concept, supporting diverse learners in shared classroom settings, coordinated as part of the school's individualized student development approach.

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Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Others

• Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung (BIBB): Federal German institute for vocational education that develops and supports career orientation frameworks including the kAoA standard. Partners with schools nationwide on Berufsorientierung programs similar to Otto-Hahn-Schule's career preparation initiatives.
• Klett Verlag: Major German educational publisher producing textbooks and learning materials for K-12 schools, with significant NRW market presence. Supplies curriculum-aligned materials used in secondary schools comparable to Otto-Hahn-Schule.
• Iserv GmbH: School IT infrastructure platform widely deployed across German public schools. Provides comparable digital school management, email, and learning tools used by NRW schools including those operating under similar Realschule/Gymnasium frameworks.
• Sdui GmbH: School communication and management platform widely used across German schools. Sdui is explicitly referenced on Otto-Hahn-Schule's website ('Sdui - Hilfe' page under Klassenstufe 5), indicating active use for parent communication and classroom coordination.
• Cornelsen Verlag: Major German educational publisher supplying textbooks and learning materials to K-12 schools across Germany. Provides curriculum content directly relevant to Otto-Hahn-Schule's secondary school instructional needs.

Direct peers

• Friedrichsgymnasium Herford: Secondary school located in Herford that hosted Otto-Hahn-Schule's 2026 graduation ceremony. Both institutions serve the same local Herford community, providing competing secondary education pathways (Gymnasium vs. Realschule) to overlapping student populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

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