HMP/YOI Standford Hill
Inspection report - Standford Hill (PDF, 1.6 MB)
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP/YOI Standford Hill by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (8–9 and 20–24 October 2024)
Standford Hill healthy prison scores
What we found
HMP/YOI Standford Hill had maintained the positive outcomes achieved in its last inspection in 2019, as well as addressing nearly all the concerns and recommendations raised. It was a very safe prison where prisoners were motivated by the quality of life, clear opportunities for progression, and employment and resettlement opportunities. Staff-prisoner relationships were positive and leaders were approachable; and their collaborative work with partners and stakeholders in the prison and the community had led to good outcomes, particularly in health care, education and work skills.
Points to note: Some communal residential areas were not clean enough and too many prisoners were allocated to wing work, where they were underemployed and poorly supervised.