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The school with its own Esports Arena
When you think back to your games lessons at school, you probably imagine a football, cricket or hockey match - with the most expensive piece of kit being a slightly deflated ball.
But at Countesthorpe Academy students are getting stuck into a world class games facility with a difference, a 26 seat Esports Arena.
It's not just for fun either, as the school is offering qualifications in this rapidly growing industry.
BBC Leicester's resident gamer Matt Smith has been for a look around.
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