Labour has called tax breaks for private schools “inexcusable,” as it renewed its call to strip them of their charitable status.
Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson said the move would raise vital funds for the state sector.
Keeping the reliefs in place would mean opportunities remained restricted to a “privileged few”, she added.
But Education Secretary Gillian Keegan said the “policy of envy” could cost taxpayers in the long run.
Labour’s plan could prompt many fee-paying schools to scale back the number of bursaries and scholarships they offer, she added.
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