Case file · 2 Corfton Road · Ealing W5 2HS

A hostel for high‑risk offenders, under 400 metres from a school.

A probation hostel for up to 22 men assessed as high risk of serious harm. HMPPS can't confirm child sex offenders will be kept out. 8 questions. None answered in full.

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22Men, maximum

≈320 mTo Ada Lovelace CE High School

6Schools & nurseries within 800 m

0/8Questions answered in full

01 / Proximity

6 schools and nurseries within 800 metres.

And 12 within 1 km. Straight-line distances; walking routes are longer.

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#	School	Distance	Walk

Straight line from the W5 2HS postcode point to each school's grounds (OpenStreetMap). Walking at 4.8 km/h. Shaded: within 800 m.

The question HMPPS won't answer

HMPPS “cannot provide confirmation that child sex offenders will be excluded” from 2 Corfton Road.

HMPPS letter to Dr Rupa Huq MP · 23 July 2026

Its own policy says some Approved Premises near schools are unsuitable for people convicted of sexual offences against minors. Was this one assessed? Asked since December 2025. No answer.

HMPPS CAS1 Approved Premises Policy Framework, Annex A

02 / The facts

What we know.

Site: An Approved Premises (probation hostel) run by HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS). Source: gov.uk – London approved premises
Who lives there: Up to 22 men released from prison, assessed as high risk of serious harm. Sources: HMPPS CAS1 Approved Premises Policy Framework, Sept 2025, para 1.2; HMPPS letter to neighbours, 17 Aug 2026
Risk level: May house MAPPA Level 2 and 3 cases: those needing multi-agency risk management. Source: HMPPS letter to Dr Rupa Huq MP, 23 Jun 2026
Child sex offenders: HMPPS “cannot provide confirmation that child sex offenders will be excluded”. Source: HMPPS letter to Dr Rupa Huq MP, 23 Jul 2026
Schools: Nearest ≈320 m. 6 within 800 m; 12 within 1 km. See the map. Source: OpenStreetMap; ONS postcode data
Out and about: Residents can go out into the community. Standard curfew 11pm–6am. Sources: Policy Framework, Annex A, p.12; HMPPS letter, 3 Feb 2026
Open or not?: Due to reopen 24 Aug 2026. MP's office: postponed. Ward councillor: admitting since September. HMPPS won't confirm. Sources: HMPPS letters, 19 Nov 2025 and 17 Aug 2026; AP Area Manager, 13 Oct 2026
Consultation: No public consultation; HMPPS says none was required. Montpelier Primary says it wasn't consulted or informed. Sources: HMPPS letter to Dr Rupa Huq MP, 14 Apr 2026; Montpelier Primary, 7 Oct 2026
Policing: The Corfton Road area is now a ward police priority, with more foot patrols. Source: Police Ward Panel, Oct 2026 (reported by residents who attended)

What is an Approved Premises?

Temporary housing for people leaving prison who need close supervision. Over 100 in England and Wales. Rules include a curfew, 24-hour staff, CCTV, drug tests and room searches; breaking them can mean a return to prison.

Our concern isn't that they exist. It's whether this site, this close to schools, was properly assessed.

03 / Questions

8 questions. 0 answered in full.

Asked via a formal complaint, our MP, the hostel's managers and FOI. Our first FOI requests were refused on cost (2 Nov); a narrowed one is due ~4 Dec. Updated 6 Nov 2026.

4 not answered 2 partly answered 2 FOI pending

Q1Was the site assessed against HMPPS's own rule on offenders near schools?FOI pendingDetails

Has 2 Corfton Road been assessed against HMPPS's own rule that some APs near schools are unsuitable for people convicted of sexual offences against children? Was it reassessed after Ada Lovelace CE High School moved to its nearby permanent site in September 2020?

Asked
Formal complaint (Dec 2025); via MP (Jun 2026); to AP management (Oct 2026); FOI (Oct 2026)

Response so far
HMPPS quoted the policy (23 Jun 2026) but said it "cannot provide confirmation that child sex offenders will be excluded" (23 Jul 2026). AP management said this falls outside its operational role and referred us to HMPPS and Freedom of Information requests (13 Oct 2026). FOI refused on cost (2 Nov 2026); narrowed request sent 6 Nov.
Q2Will HMPPS share the safeguarding assessment for this site?FOI pendingDetails

Please share the site-specific safeguarding / "local factors" assessment.

Asked
Complaint (Dec 2025); AP management (Oct 2026); FOI (Oct 2026)

Response so far
General policy only. AP management said this falls outside its operational role and referred us to HMPPS and Freedom of Information requests. FOI refused on cost (2 Nov 2026); narrowed request sent 6 Nov.
Q3Is it open? Since when? How many men live there?Not answeredDetails

Is the AP open, since when, and how many residents?

Asked
AP management (Oct 2026); FOI (Oct 2026)

Response so far
Conflicting information: "unoccupied" (Feb 2026), opening 24 Aug (Aug 2026), "postponed" (MP's office, 1 Oct), "admitting since September" (councillor, 7 Oct). AP management declined to give occupancy or dates. FOI refused on cost (2 Nov 2026).
Q4Who was told about the reopening, and why weren't the schools?Partly answeredDetails

Who was notified about the reopening, and when? Why weren't local schools informed? Was a community impact assessment done?

Asked
AP management (Oct 2026); FOI (Oct 2026)

Response so far
HMPPS says letters went to "neighbours", the MP, councillors and the Police Borough Commander. Schools not mentioned; Montpelier Primary confirmed in writing it was not consulted or informed.
Q5How are residents monitored outside? What are the curfew hours?Partly answeredDetails

How are residents' movements monitored outside the AP? Are exclusion zones around schools considered? What are the curfew hours (HMPPS has said both "11pm–6am" and "usually 12 hours")?

Asked
Complaint (Dec 2025); AP management (Oct 2026)

Response so far
General answer only: curfews, exclusion zones and electronic monitoring in some cases, with no detail. Curfew contradiction not clarified.
Q6How will the community be told about serious incidents?Not answeredDetails

How will the community be told about serious incidents or licence breaches? Were there incidents when the AP was last open?

Asked
Complaint (Dec 2025); AP management (Oct 2026); FOI (Oct 2026)

Response so far
No community notification protocol given. FOI on past incidents refused on cost (2 Nov 2026).
Q7Will HMPPS allow a site visit for residents and councillors?Not answeredDetails

Will HMPPS arrange a site visit for resident representatives and councillors?

Asked
Via MP (2026); AP management (Oct 2026)

Response so far
HMPPS offered the MP a visit once the premises are back in operation; residents' request not addressed. A proposed visit was cancelled (25 Oct 2026) because of ground works expected to last up to six weeks.
Q8Will HMPPS set up a residents' liaison forum?Not answeredDetails

Will HMPPS set up a residents' liaison forum?

Asked
Complaint (Dec 2025); via MP (Jun 2026); AP management (Oct 2026)

Response so far
"Once the premises are fully operational" (Jun/Jul 2026); not addressed (Oct 2026).

What HMPPS has answered (3 other questions)

Consultation: not legally required, as the site keeps its existing use (14 Apr 2026).
Staffing: at least 2 staff 24/7, more on weekdays (3 Feb 2026).
Risk level: may house MAPPA Level 2 and 3 cases (23 Jun 2026).

04 / What we want

What we're asking HMPPS.

Confirm whether the site was assessed for people convicted of sexual offences against children, under its own near-schools policy.
Share the site's safeguarding assessment.
Set up a residents' liaison forum and a site visit.
Explain how we'll be told about serious incidents.

Not against rehabilitation. We want to know if this site was properly assessed, and why we can't get answers.

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