HMP Rye Hill

At its last full inspection (September 2024; report published November 2024), inspectors found outcomes for prisoners were reasonably good for purposeful activity; good for safety, respect and preparation for release. It held 662 people at the time, against an operational capacity of 664.

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

1. November 2024 · Full inspectionSafety: good · Respect: good · Purposeful activity: reasonably good · Preparation for release: good Read our story
2. February 2020 · Full inspectionSafety: good · Respect: reasonably good · Purposeful activity: reasonably good · Rehabilitation and release planning: good Read our story

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HMP Rye Hill among the best closed prisons in the country, inspectors found

Inspectors praised strong leadership, excellent staff relationships and a hopeful culture at the G4S-run prison, though cancelled hospital visits and public protection lapses needed attention.

Prison News staff26 Nov 2024

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Rye Hill an effective prison delivering good outcomes, inspectors found in 2020

The inspectorate's report on HMP Rye Hill, published in February 2020, found a safe, well-led prison for men convicted of sexual offences, though force, self-harm and education needed attention.

Prison News staff7 Feb 2020