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A–D category: Not yet verified.
Predominant function (2025/26): Female
Ministry of Justice performance classification. This describes the stated performance year, not a current A–D category or the categories of every prisoner.
Monthly snapshot: 24 August 2026
Operational capacity is the capacity reported for this prison in the same monthly bulletin.
Official monthly spreadsheet · Ministry of Justice publication
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Location information checked 13 September 2026.
28 October 2024
Set in a rural location near Eccleshall in Staffordshire, Drake Hall is a closed prison for up to 340 women, with a small open unit for up to 25 women just outside of the main prison. Although enclosed by a secure perimeter, the prison accommodation…
22 May 2020
4 HMP/YOI Drake Hall Glossary of terms Glossary of terms We try to make our reports as clear as possible, and this short glossary should help to explain some of the specialist terms you may find. If need an explanation of any other terms, please…
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