Heatherton or Amersham state primaries for a quiet summer-born Year 1 child?

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We are moving to Amersham soon and DD will be starting year 1 in September. She’s a quiet child and among youngest in the year (summer born) so we are wondering if Heatherton school with its smaller classes is a better suited option than the state primaries? Currently she goes to a state primary in London and is lost in the crowd, as most attention is towards children who are outgoing or those that are a bit naughty.
Would really value your opinion on Heatherton school versus St George or St Mary’s school? Chestnut lane and Little Chalfont seem to have better ratings but no open spaces in year 1. Many thanks

Can't comment on Heatherton. Have heard good things about St George's and St Mary's (I know families with kids at both at her rate it) but both were too far to send my DC, haven't heard good things about Chestnut Lane despite the 'outstanding' rating.

Depending on where you move to there's also chalfont valley - it had a bad ofsted a decade ago but it's really turned around now and got over 2/3 of is students into grammars this year. The benefit of CV is that the lower school intake is small. Worth speaking to them. My kid is very happy there.

Have you thought about Coleshill? Much smaller classes and generally space if outside catchment.

Oh hadn’t thought about Coleshill as wanted to be able to walk to school for pick up and drop offs. But it’s a good idea, thanks so much! Will check out

Thanks so much, that’s very helpful to know