A temporary ban was put on placements at Feltham A after an intelligence-led July inspection by Peter Clarke found an escalation in violence and self-harm.
An action plan was published in August by the Ministry of Justice and a risk assessment has now led to a decision by the Youth Custody Service to re-open the YOI to new prisoners, up to a limited cap of 100.
The establishment can hold up to 140 young people, mainly aged 16 and 17.
In a report published today, Clarke cautions: "I hope this decision proves to be well founded."
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