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HMP/YOI Hatfield rated good on every test for second inspection running
Inspectors praised the open prison near Doncaster for its strong culture and job links with employers, finding 92% of men in work six months after release in 2023-24.
Prison profile
HMP & YOI Hatfield
Category D (open) Public (HMPPS)
Population353of 358 operational places (99%)
Last inspectedJuly 2024Full inspection, unannounced
Latest inspection
At its last full inspection (July 2024; report published October 2024), inspectors found outcomes for prisoners were good for safety, respect, purposeful activity and preparation for release. It held 353 people at the time, against an operational capacity of 358.
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Healthy prison tests: inspectors grade four areas from 1 (poor) to 4 (good).
Inspection history
- Safety: good · Respect: good · Purposeful activity: good · Preparation for release: good Read our story
- Safety: good · Respect: good · Purposeful activity: good · Rehabilitation and release planning: good Read our story
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Open prison HMP & YOI Hatfield rated good on all four tests, inspectors found in 2020
HM Inspectorate of Prisons' report on HMP & YOI Hatfield, published in January 2020, found the open prison near Doncaster safe, well run and good across the board for a second inspection running.