The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC November competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 3: Britain isn't working, apart from large and thriving reform school

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A clue to BRIDEWELL.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.'Britain not working' would make more sense in the cryptic reading
2."isn't working" = 'idles', not 'idle', so clue is unsound.