Main content
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.
Duration:
This clip is from
More clips from BBC Radio Leicester
![]()
Princess Catherine ‘OK’ With Spice
Duration: 01:35
![]()
'British Pie Awards' Hits All The High Notes
Duration: 03:09
![]()
Stranded in Kuwait City
Duration: 04:13
![]()
Highcross Mural Celebrates Leicester Music
Duration: 03:49





