The Prisons Inspectorate said it was impressed by the progress at Cookham Wood YOI, which holds 15- to 18-year-old boys, since the establishment's last inspection in May 2015, but some safeguarding concerns remain.
Inspectors said safeguarding and child protection arrangements at the YOI were well developed and the care offered to boys at risk of self-harm was good.
Staff were also praised for being knowledgeable, caring and working patiently with some boys whose behaviour was very difficult.
Meanwhile, access to time out of cell was deemed to be better than at the last inspection, although more than a quarter of boys were found to be locked up during the working day.
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