THe deadline for East Lancashire secondary school admissions for September 2015 is next week.

The closing date for primary admissions is January 15 next year.

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Blackburn with Darwen council has reminded parents to bid for their children’s secondary places by October 31.

It is encouraging them to do so online.

Their reminder comes on top of Lancashire County Council confirming the same deadlines for its schools in Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle Rossendale, Ribble Valley and Chorley. Blackburn with Darwen education boss Dave Harling said: "Choosing your child’s school is one of the most important decisions you will make.

"If parents have not got access to the web at home or need support they can make applications at the library or call the admissions team for help.”

Lancashire county education boss Matthew Tomlinson said: "More and more parents are using the online option as a quick and easy way to apply for school places – it's become really popular.”