Lowdham Grange inspection report 2025
Report for Lowdham Grange Prison
Summary
Situated on the outskirts of Nottingham, Lowdham Grange is a category B training prison which can hold up to 888 adult men. Nearly all prisoners are serving long sentences, including life, and many present a very serious risk of harm. From 1998 until August 2023, the prison was operated by Serco on a 25year contract. After this period, a new private contractor, Sodexo, took over. However, the handover was mismanaged and the new contractor failed to deliver on its commitments. This led to the prison being brought under the direct management of HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) in August 2024.