The secure school, called Oasis Restore, is being run by the Oasis Charitable Trust and is due to open next year in Medway.
Its legal footing this week also paves the way for the school to apply for charitable status through the Charity Commission.
The secure school aims to focus on young inmates’ education, health and social care as well as reduce reoffending rates.
“Oasis Restore will provide an environment where young people feel safe and secure”, said Oasis founder Steve Chalke.
“Our mission is to deliver an innovative education and care offer that develops a healthy sense of identity and purpose, improves students’ social cognition and emotional intelligence, and supports them as they move forward in life.”
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