HMP & YOI Drake Hall

At its last full inspection (August 2024; report published October 2024), inspectors found outcomes for women were reasonably good for purposeful activity; good for safety, respect and preparation for release. It held 313 women at the time, against an operational capacity of 340.

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Healthy prison tests: inspectors grade four areas from 1 (poor) to 4 (good).

1. October 2024 · Full inspectionSafety: good · Respect: good · Purposeful activity: reasonably good · Preparation for release: good Read our story
2. May 2020 · Full inspectionSafety: good · Respect: good · Purposeful activity: reasonably good · Preparation for release: good Read our story

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HMP Drake Hall keeps high grades, but inspectors warn two houses are beyond repair

The Staffordshire women's prison scored good for safety, respect and release planning, but inspectors criticised cancelled rebuilding plans and needless limits on time outdoors.

Prison News staff28 Oct 2024

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Drake Hall women’s prison rated good on three tests but drugs a key concern

The inspectorate's report on HMP/YOI Drake Hall, published in May 2020, praised a strong community ethos and improved health care, but found drugs too easily available and two units unfit for purpose.

Prison News staff22 May 2020