Relationships between staff and prisoners were said to be good

The Chief Inspector of Prisons says the Wiltshire jail is facing considerable challenges.

A full inspection, carried out in April, revealed the facility was basically sound, with committed staff.

But inspectors say the jail needs a number improvements.

Good relationships

The population is now too large for every inmate in the category C jail to be offered education or work placements.

The report also said the prison, near Devizes, needs to develop an anti-bullying policy and improve its resettlement procedures.

But it was praised for the fact that 88% of prisoners had never felt unsafe while incarcerated there.

It said there were good relationships between staff and prisoners, and supportive management from the role of governor downwards.