A group of boys are busy discussing battle tactics while another group are busy meticulously painting their figures with tiny pots of paint.

In another part of the classroom, one group is checking up on what their models can do and comparing notes.

On another table, there's an impressive selection of boards, complete with mountainous terrain and a river. 

Learning support practitioner, Ben Anderson, who runs Sandbach School's Warhammer Club

There's a flurry of excitement in the room and there's not a computer or electronic piece of equipment in sight – just the sound of happy voices.

This is Sandbach School's weekly Warhammer Club, whose members are encouraged to collect, paint, build and play the amazing game.

The current club was started by avid Warhammer fan, Ben Anderson, a learning support practitioner at the Crewe Road School, who started the club over a year ago.

"I've always loved Warhammers," says Ben, who has been collecting and following the amazing hobby since he was the age of 10.

"There's something quite mystical about it and it's also a wonderful way of learning new skills.

"There's so many facets to it from language skills to deciding on strategy, patience and maths."

Ben, 23, has around 800 Warhammer figures at his Congleton home, some of which are just for display and just precious to use.

"I find painting so therapeutic. The whole world of Warhammer just grips you.

"There's a lot of magic involved and also some military precision."

Members of the Sandbach School club get a special Warhammer model badge and there's even a special school model complete with the logo.

The Sandbach School Warhammer figure complete with the school logo

"The club is very popular and we've extended it to two hours so students can drop in for all of it or part of it if they are attending other clubs."

The rules of Warhammer involve rolling a dice and each model can do certain things.

"I hear boys talking about how they're looking forward to the club and they're still talking about it the day after," added Ben.

The current club began last year and it's not just Ben who has a passion for war game.

"It's fun to do and gets your mind moving," said one 12-year-old at the club. "It's great fun going into battle."

Another said: "I enjoy the painting and taking part. It's a great club."