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Johannesschule in Bockum-Hövel: student record delights parents!
The number of students in Hamm is increasing in primary schools, while it is decreasing in secondary schools. Current developments and statistics.
Johannesschule in Bockum-Hövel: student record delights parents!
A lot is happening at primary schools in the Bockum-Hövel district. There are currently 1,560 children attending the local educational institutions, and the Johannesschule has reached an impressive ten-year high with 388 students. This is what our colleagues report calf. Overall, the schools in Hamm are teaching 26,079 students in the current 2024/25 school year, although the number of students has fallen by 129 compared to the previous year. However, an interesting trend can be observed in primary schools: While the number of students there is increasing, things are rather different in secondary schools. There are declining trends here.
At the same time, demand for school care services remains high. Currently, 4,257 students in Hamm are being looked after on an open, full-day basis. A further increase is expected from the 2026/27 school year due to the existing legal right to an OGS place. This leads to exciting developments, as eight primary schools in Hamm, including the Von Vincke School, are already planned for expansions and renovations.
Student numbers in detail
| School | secondary school | secondary school | High school | Comprehensive school |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freiligrath School | 11 | 6 | 29 | 0 |
| Brothers Grimm School | 3 | 9 | 9 | 27 |
| Overberg School | 0 | 10 | 29 | 20 |
| Valley School | 11 | 25 | 6 | 11 |
| From Vincke School | 3 | 20 | 19 | 14 |
| Johannesschule | 24 | 28 | 18 | 23 |
The migration background of the students is also an issue that cannot be ignored. Citywide, 54% of students have a migration or immigration background, which represents a slight decrease compared to the previous year. In Bockum-Hövel, the Talschule (66.9%), Johannesschule (65.7%) and Freiligrathschule (52%) are above the average value, while the Von Vincke School (40%), Overbergschule (37%) and Grimm School (46.5%) are below the average.
A look at the school landscape
The school landscape in North Rhine-Westphalia is also dynamic. According to information from Statistics NRW There were a total of 5,407 schools in the 2024/25 school year. The majority of these schools are general education, with primary schools accounting for the lion's share at 51.9%. What is particularly striking is the decline in secondary schools by 72.3% and special schools by 30%. In contrast, comprehensive schools have developed positively and recorded an increase of 48.8%. These developments give an enormous boost to assumed trends in the school landscape and open up perspectives.
Things are looking exciting in Hamm and especially in Bockum-Hövel in the coming years. The educational offering will have to continue to adapt to needs and there is certainly a lot to be done to further design the schools and offer the students optimal conditions! The annual report is also worth reading North Rhine-Westphalia Ministry of Education, which offers comprehensive insights into the current situation.