Pentonville prison was the prototype for a radical design by Major Jebb - after whom the avenue on which Brixton prison stands was named. Pentonville was completed over 150 years ago and has remained in use ever since as a local prison. Although much refurbishment has taken place the original four cellblocks are as they were when the prison opened in 1842.
Address:
HMP Pentonville
Caledonian Road
London
N7 8TT
Tel: 020 7023 7000
Fax: 020 7023 7001
Governor: Nick Leader
Accommodation: Cells
Operational capacity: 1152 as of 28th September 2008
Reception criteria: Normal reception arrangements: Pentonville is a local prison, it accepts all suitable male prisoners over the age of 21 from courts in its catchment area.
Governor's comment (Nick Leader – October 2008)
We are building on performance improvements initiated from the Performance Improvement Plan of 2007/08. The change process we are following continues to encourage ideas from prisoners, staff, managers, union representatives and external stakeholders.
Work being taken forward this year includes:
- starting work to improve links with local boroughs and the third sector
- taking forward exciting developments to improve first night centre arrangements
- implementing improved staff profile arrangements that better meet the work we are required to deliver
- reviewing and improving incentive scheme, violence reduction, safer custody and prisoner care arrangements
- building on progress that impact on the quality of life for staff and prisoners (including race equality issues)
Strategically we have agreed a three year plan for the prison and are measuring our continued improvement by our success in delivering targets we set for ourselves this year.
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