HMP Ford

At its last full inspection (April 2023; report published July 2023), inspectors found outcomes for prisoners were reasonably good for respect and purposeful activity; good for safety and rehabilitation and release planning. It held 382 people at the time, against an operational capacity of 389.

Read our story Read the inspection report

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

1. July 2023 · Full inspectionSafety: good · Respect: reasonably good · Purposeful activity: reasonably good · Rehabilitation and release planning: good Read our story
2. May 2021 · Scrutiny visitShort scrutiny visit during the Covid-19 pandemic; not graded. Read the report (HM Inspectorate of Prisons, opens external site) ↗

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HMP Ford rated good for safety and release planning as new leaders transform culture

Inspectors praised a reinvigorated open prison in West Sussex, with strong links to employers and excellent health care. Boredom at evenings and weekends, dirty areas and unfair access to work still needed attention.

Prison News staff10 Jul 2023